Do most practices have an office staff and office space? Do I need to hire a receptionist, or is voice mail sufficient?
Unless you have large amounts of capital, you will likely start (and may stay) working out of a home office unless you already have a practice. Until you need it, do NOT rent office space. Do what it takes to get the practice off the ground, but hire basic office staff as soon as you can. The key to any efficient mobile practice is in the administrative office (dispatcher/triage person). • How many patients does the “typical” house call provider see in a week? Five patients can be seen in their homes in a half-day session; more, if visits can be scheduled in close proximity. On average, patients are seen 10-12 times per year; more often when less stable, and less often if very stable. An experienced NP or PA can handle a caseload of 60-70 stable homebound patients on a half-time basis. • I’m the only physician in my practice. How do I handle vacation/holiday coverage? Consider whether your system will allow NPs/PAs to take calls and whether there is a physician back-up for medical issu
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