Thanks again to all who have responded! Being a happy, successful Physician these days seems more challenging every day and I am so appreciative to have found this group.
By way of introduction, I am BC in Neurology and Headache Medicine and am the only such beast in my region. 6 years ago, I moved here from Birmingham, AL to start a Headache Center (as an employee of a Rehabilitation Hospital). The 1st 3 years were the happiest of my 20 year career. Patient volume grew, I started doing clinical trials, published a couple of case reports and articles (neither of which had I done previously), and earned a very positive reputation in the medical & lay community. Over the past 3 years, unfortunately, my employer and I have different ideas of how to grow this practice and it is time to go.
I am excited and a little (maybe more than a little) concerned about the myriad of considerations and decisions that must be made.
Bert, what did your practice consultant do for you that you couldn't have done yourself?
Leslie, I agree 100% that no one cares about your $ as you do, but it seems outsourcing billing would be easier and perhaps more cost effective than hiring someone, with all the associated costs of employment. What do others think? Do any of you use a billing company that you would recommend?
Thank you all. Have a great day, and "Be careful out there."
