New Practice Start-Up Checklist - Kareo

CHECKLIST

New Practice Start-Up Checklist

There is a lot to think about when you choose to start your own medical practice. Use this checklist,

developed by practice management expert Audrey McLaughlin, to help you make sure you¡¯ve

covered your bases.

Office Selection & Setup

Administrative Setup

?? Site Selection

?? Determine Legal Structure

?? Sign lease (review with real-estate attorney)

(discuss with attorney or accountant)

?? Building Finish Out

?? Business License

?? Certifcate of Occupancy

?? Insurance:

? Fire Inspection

? Office Liability

? Safety Inspection

? Business Interruption

? City Inspections

? Employee Fidelity Bond

?? Furnishings/Supplies

? Of ce Contents

?? Set Office Hours

? Umbrella Policy

?? Signage

? Workers Compensation

Office Selection & Setup

? Malpractice (rates vary by location)

?? Acquire Tax ID , NPI, DEA, & State Controlled

Substance (if applicable) Numbers

?? Bank Accounts

? Health/Disability/Life

?? Policies/Procedures/Protocols Manual

?? Join Chamber, IPA, Local Business

Organizations

?? Credentialing

?? Hospital Priviledges

?? Sales Tax Certificate

Business Planning

(depending on state requirements)

?? Office Overhead

?? Accounting Firm/Software Selection

?? Survey of Insurance Fees

?? Marketing Plan

?? Financial Plan/Budget

?? Strategic Plan/Goal Setting

?? Develop Fee schedule

?? Order CPT, HCPCS, & ICD Code Books

?? Establish Patient Financial Policy

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New Practice Start-Up Checklist

Implementations/Inspections/Training

Vendors

?? OSHA

?? Document Destruction

?? Stark

?? Medical Waste

?? CLIA

?? Laboratory

?? HIPAA

?? Credit Cards

?? Universal Protocol Training

?? Janitorial Needs

?? Obtain & Post Required Posters

?? Office Supplies

(i.e., OSHA, Equal Pay, etc.)

?? Maintenance

Equipment & Technology

Staffing

?? Practice Management & Billing Software

?? Job Descriptions

?? Electronic Health Records

?? Hire/Train Staff

?? Phone System

?? Employee Handbook

?? Hardware

?? Internet

(policies/requirements)

?? Insurance Coverage

?? Payroll Service

Notes

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