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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Nano 2.0 Business Press (December 16, 2010)
Great book. Part I gives a great overview of how to start your own medical practice based on Hacker's experience as an entrepreneur. Should be noted, though, that Hacker does not discuss anything about creating a cash practice.
Part II of the book discusses how to start and run your own business outside of medical practice. I purchased the book because of Part I, but Part II was a great read as well.
To summarize, I think this book should be required reading in medical school to educate American physicians on how to be successful in running a practice. I'm content working where I'm at now, but should I ever decide to change locations, I'll refer to this book to guide my future practice.
Thank you Dr. Hacker for taking the time to write this book!
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This book is 246 pages packed full of critically important information for doctors, medical students, helathcare administrators and healthcare entrepreneurs. The author has made it easy to read, with lists of step by step guides on what should be done when opening a practice or starting a new entrepreneurial venture. The value of this book at it's current price point is such that my "Return on invesment" is several thousand percent. I highly recommend reading this book or gifting it to doctor relative.
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Great book. 217 pages. This is the best book in this niche because it is the only book in this niche as far as I can tell. It contains very important information and is well written. Part one is everything you need to do is set up your first practice/business as a physician. Part two is all about being an entrepreneur and building a company from a great idea to fruition and beyond. Part three is pearls from the medical entrepreneur symposium. Every medical student and physician should read this book at some point in their career. Highly recommended.
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The book certainly gives solid practical advice on the details of being both a physician businessman. The author cites specific consideration of opening a private practice, cites pro's and con's of using billing software versus outsourcing. The information is also recent, as he has a chapter about marketing using social media. The book was well put together.
As a first year medical student, this frames decisions I have to make down the road. I work with a private practice physician in Florida, and he says that medical students need to be taught some business courses, so I decided to look into it with my spare time.
The limitation of this book is it focuses exclusively on private practice. The author puts it out in the first chapter that he chose private practice because it is more financially rewarding. As a medical student, I am still considering working for a hospital, possibly as a surgeon, hospitalist, or ER doc. The information presented would not be nearly as relevant. The other limitation (and asset) is how much information comes from his personal experiences. For instance, he cites that group practices tried to work him over by--in addition to paying normal overhead to the practice for rent, employees, etc.--making him pay overhead to the group physicians. What are the advantages of group practices? If all of them worked that way then no one would form them. Or is there something to forming the group rather than joining one?
If you are considering private practice as a 3rd or 4th year resident, this is a must read. But for all others, it may not be as useful.
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Today's doctors and wellness practitioners are very busy, with hectic schedules.
They have paid a "huge" price, in time, effort and money (bank debts!) to receive their professional designations and certifications.
These dedicated, heart-centered healers are very well trained in the CLINICAL side of their practice - but most often, the BUSINESS side is a different story.
This book, by Steven Hacker, M.D., is the perfect read for them because it addresses from his own experience, in a concise way - the ENTREPRENEURIAL side of a private practice - and what it takes to achieve success. He has made it an easy read, with step-by-step tips on what should be done on everything "from soup to nuts" :>)
CHALLENGES - Health "practice management" is more difficult than clinical services and therapies for most providers because of a lack of good BUSINESS and MARKETING skills (usually not taught to any extent in university). As well, there are severe time constraints at play. The fledgling practice owner painfully discovers that attracting patients, managing staff, handling technology, maintaining compliance, and most importantly - getting paid well, in full, and on time - are challenges they are often unprepared for.
As a Financial Advisor and a Business Consultant to health care professionals myself, I've witnessed some of the realities. Even with successful health care professionals - it is tragic to see those who work tirelessly for 30+ years - only to end up either in poor health or with little financially, to show for it.
These professionals are among the hardest working individuals in our society. Often, they take better care of their patients than they do of themselves.Read more ›
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