Medical Office Start-Up Checklist

1. Before you begin....
2. Medical Office Staff
3. Risk Management

4. Health Information Technology (HIT)
5. Leadership Associations
6. Supplies and Equipment

Before you begin....

The process of starting a Medical Office can be a difficult task but with the proper planning, you can have your Medical Office up and running effectively and efficiently. The decisions you make now are crucial as you set your goals regarding every aspect of your Medical Office.

• Startup Business Plan
• Developing a Strategic Plan
• Credentialing Process
• National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Provider Enrollment

Medical Office Staff

As everyone knows, first impressions are lasting ones. The first impressions your customers receive about your medical practice are often from your office staff making them crucial to the success of your organization.

• Developing Job Descriptions
• Hiring the Best Medical Office Staff
• Ten Employee Benefits to Consider
• Training & Development Tips

Risk Management

There are many aspects of business and operational processes that are necessary for the proper function of your Medical Office. Although your Medical Office has its own unique needs, there are some that are essential to providing quality care. Risk Management is the process of reducing or eliminating certain events from happening that can have a negative impact on the medical office.

• HIPAA & Compliance Guidelines
• Medical Office Assessment
• Policies and Procedures

Health Information Technology (HIT)

The utilization of health information technology will assist the medical office in improving the overall quality of health care by providing more effective administrative processes, reducing health care costs, and improving the privacy of patient information.

• Billing Software Features
• Selecting Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software
• Medical Office Related Product Reviews

Leadership Associations

Applying for membership at several associations can help provide the resources and tools necessary for continued professional growth and development.

• American Medical Association
• Healthcare Financial Management Association
• American College of Healthcare Executives
• Professional Association of Health Care Office Management
• Other Associations

Supplies and Equipment

There are lots of products available to help operate a successful medical office.

• HIPAA Office Products
• Touchless Products for Infection Control