There's no denying that starting your own practice can be overwhelming. There are so many details to consider -- licensing regulations, insurance requirements, personnel issues, contracting issues and tax requirements, just to name a few. If you're a physician just completing residency training, or if you've never previously owned your own practice, you may feel prepared to begin caring for patients, but you may not have the knowledge you need to get a practice up and running. Where can you find help?
Look no further! Published by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), On Your Own: Starting a Medical Practice From the Ground Up is a resource manual designed to provide you with the information you need to establish your own practice. It combines general information about starting a business with information that is tailored specifically to starting a practice, such as information on privileging issues, supplies, medical records and office design. You can purchase a copy through the AAFP's Order Department -- order by phone at 800-944-0000 (item #749) or order online by clicking the "Order the book" link on the left. Want to try before you buy? Click the "Table of Contents" link on the left to view a detailed Table of Contents that includes an abstract for each chapter.
