I estimate approximately $2,000 per month for lab, $1,000 for my nurse, and $2,000 per month for insurance, equipment and consumables.
The twelve hours per week so far is more like 30 hours as we are in the office every day, but it may settle down a bit. Currently, we are averaging around 15 patients per day three days per week. The previous company I worked with charges $45 per employee per month to see a employee population that includes all dependents. They provide salaries to the physician, receptionist and nurse along with an annual health risk assessment (lab, BP etc.). They do not provide daily lab, or any of the clinic furnishings, equipment or daily consumables or insurance. By eliminating the middle man, we provide more service and allow the physician more control (less stress). I have a few patients, mostly friends, that I see in addition to my regular practice. We anticipate adding another 450 employees plus dependents to the practice within the next 6 to 12 months (part time employees at the college). The college also has 10,000 students (non residential) that may be added in the future. Hopefully, the plan will be a win/win for the college and for us. The Springfield area has a deficit of primary care access and the college is considering self insurance; the emphasis we are placing on prevention should pay off for them.
