Our medical practice transition consultants provide our clients the best opportunity to create a thriving, sustainable concierge medicine practice. We start by building the foundation of our partnership through a series of in-depth conversations with you and those most important in your life.
Is Concierge Medicine the Right Fit for You and Your Practice?
Here are some key factors we consider when determining whether our approach will work for your practice:
You
- Do you have a strong connection with your patients?
- What are your personal goals with regards to family, finances, health and patient care?
Your patients
- What are the demographics of your current patients?
- What are the market demographics in your area?
- What’s the age distribution of your panel and what’s the payer mix?
Your practice
- What’s the size of your current patient panel?
- How long have you been practicing in the community?
- What can we learn from the competitive environment?
What to Expect During the Transition Evaluation Process
Our evaluation process can vary from physician to physician but it will typically include these critical steps:
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- Initial Conversation — Our concierge consultants listen to your concerns and goals during your first call with us. We’ll provide you with a no-pressure recommendation for setting up a concierge medical practice in the way that best fits your needs.
- Practice Survey — After the initial discussion, we’ll provide you with a detailed survey to learn more about your practice. This gives you and our consultants the chance to understand your practice’s strengths and opportunities.
- Preliminary Assessment — Based on the information we collect, we can let you know whether concierge medicine is a good fit for you. With this early feedback, you can feel more confident about the transition and make the most informed decision.
- Patient Panel and Financial Analysis — With our proven techniques, we can help you understand the income potential of transitioning to the concierge model. We use a combination of tools, benchmarks and forecasting to show you how financially sustainable the change may be.
- Practice Visit — As we move along in the process, our team will make an in-person visit to your practice to see your operations firsthand. We want you and your staff to feel confident about moving forward, and we’ll answer any and all questions you might have.
- Management Committee Review — The next phase is our internal review process, during which our experts evaluate your practice’s potential for concierge medicine and develop a plan before we move on to drafting a formal agreement.
- Finalize Consulting Agreements — We take pride in our focus on being fully transparent and honest with you throughout the process. We want every physician we serve to retain as much control as possible as they make the transition to concierge medicine.
- Begin Transition — When the day comes, Specialdocs Consultants will be by your side facilitating the kickoff and transition plan. We’re here to provide as much day-to-day support as you need.
Your Role in the Process: What to Expect as a Physician
While we want the transition process to be as collaborative as possible, rest assured that Specialdocs Consultants does all the heavy lifting. Along the way, however, you’ll have multiple touchpoints that give you the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. These include your vision development sessions, staff and patient communications review, legal and billing approvals, and our on-site visit to your practice.
At every step along the way, you’ll receive white-glove service to assist you and your team with coordination, scripting, training and more. Most of our clients are able to continue their existing clinical schedules with minimal disruption.
Our Step-by-Step Transition Framework
Once we’ve determined that transitioning is the right move, our three-phased approach fosters honest communication, consistent collaboration and remarkable results.
Phase I
Create practice vision and develop messaging
When beginning a medical practice transformation, the first step is ensuring that caregivers and patients understand what will be happening. We help define what the practice’s mission will be and how it will be communicated to those receiving care. When considering how to start a concierge medical practice, it is crucial that your approach be tailored specifically to your community, and we can help you through this process.
Phase II
Execute the transition process through patient communication and education
One of the most common questions patients have is, “How do concierge doctors work?” We give staff members the tools they need to answer that and other queries. This ensures that your concierge medical practice transition can be as smooth as possible for everyone involved.
Phase III
Engage and retain current patients while growing the practice to ensure long-term success
Transitioning to concierge medicine can be a tricky procedure, but our proven strategies for engaging with your existing patient base and bringing in new customers can help you implement a successful process.
Why Physicians Choose Specialdocs to Start Their Concierge Practice
Our focus is always on you and your practice’s needs. Too many concierge consulting firms try to squeeze their clients into the same one-size-fits-all solution, and the result is a clumsy transition that leave the practice worse off than it was before making the switch. Working with Specialdocs Consultants means you can enjoy a smooth and seamless transition because we take the time to get to know you and your practice as closely as possible.
Beyond that, physicians also choose to work with us because we offer industry-low management fees, no restrictive contracts and real-time access to your revenue. You’ll also get to retain your existing brand and identity. See for yourself why so many physicians have put their trust in us and take your first step toward a brighter future today.
Ongoing Support That Extends Beyond the Transition
During and after the transition process, we provide a wide range of services including membership management, financial processing, ongoing regulatory review, practice marketing and practice-growth support.