Starting a Practice

Are you opening a new practice?

Whether embarking on a new practice, expanding an existing one, or relocating a practice in the greater Houston area, members will find the "New Practice Checklist" an invaluable resource in the creation and maintenance of a successful enterprise. The checklist, presented by Medserv, the service company of HCMS, offers diverse professional and business related information gathered to assist physicians in every aspect of forming a new practice.

Resources

HCMS:

New Practice Checklist - A comprehensive list of tasks that need to be addressed when opening a practice.
Practice Management - A Practice Operations page that contains a variety of information designed to help physicians and their practices.
Telemedicine - Resources for implementing telemedicine in your practice.
Young Physicians Organization - The HCMS Young Physicians Organization (YPO) offers a variety of programs throughout the year for all young physicians to network for referrals and collaborate with colleagues.

Texas Medical Association (TMA):

Starting a Practice - Resources and a free seminar for residents.
Starting in Medical Practice - A CME course covering legal organization and financial structure, compliance in hiring and managing staff, effective billing and marketing, and more.
Policies and Procedures: A Guide for Medical Practices - A guide specific to Texas medical practices and Texas law based on "best practices" vital to running an efficient practice.

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS):

A Roadmap for New Physicians - Avoiding Medicare and Medicaid Fraud and Abuse - How to avoid fraud and abuse and the violating of federal laws.

The Cooperative of American Physicians:

Practice Management Guides - A variety of free guides from the Cooperative of American Physicians.

American Medical Association (AMA):

Miscellaneous:

Who physician practices can turn to for expert help (Physicians Practice)