Medical Integration is a very complex combination of protocols, proper documentation, concept, coding strategies, new marketing, re-branding of clinic, management skills and a whole lot more business theory which need thorough and detailed attention from an expert consultant who has established as many clinics as possible. Hence, the need to properly and prudently choose the most qualified consultant.
Rule #1 Legalities- The medical center must be established by a qualified adept healthcare attorney who will be able to guide the owner of the clinic and ensure that all possible risks are minimized. Over the last couple decades, adept consultants have amassed a massive amount of information and therefore have been able to assist doctors handle all various possible complications. An experienced consultant will be able to help with issues such as the main health care provider being absent or leaving unexpectedly, the setup of a reasonable and appropriate compensation package, the issues of billing responsibilities…
Even though as a qualified health care attorney would be able to research and advise all these topics thoroughly, an experienced consultant can offer a invaluable recommendations and suggestions.
Rule #2 Experience- In the world of Medical Integration complexities of infrastructures and hundreds of possible pitfalls demand that the consultant has extensive knowledge as an integration coach. It is not the setting up of the integration which is so critical. It is the ability for the consultant to be able to guide and mentor throughout the development. An adept consultant who has gone through many ups and downs throughout his career is the most qualified person to choose, given his massive amount of understanding of the integration.
Rule #3 Ethics- Integrated centers are highly scrutinized and continuously questioned. One of the reasons is the fact that medical integrated center earns a great amount of revenue and with proper expansion the revenues continue to grow rapidly. By offering services ethically, honestly and with integrity, such concerns can be easily dismissed. A clinic which treats patients ethically will also gain tremendous respect from the medical community and generate many more referrals. Thus, it is vital for the clinic’s success to have a consultant who’s experiences and approach to life are based on ethics and integrity to advise clients accordingly.
Rule #4 References- By far one of the best ways to find out about a consultant is by references.
When speaking to any references provided, here is a short list of questions to ask about the consultant:
Q1. Does the consultant have an honest reputation?
Q2. Is the consultant a person on integrity?
Q3. Is the consultant very knowledgeable in the field of management of medical integration?
Q4. Is the consultant always accessible for answers?
Q5. What is the number of centers the consultant has integrated?
Q6. How many years has the consultant practice as a consultant to doctors?
Integration requires attention to details and preparation. Before making such a decision make sure you know what you are getting into and be well prepared so you can maximize your success.
