A business plan for starting a behavioral group practice.
The era of the solo behavioral healthcare practitioner is ending, as market forces spur the formation and the merging of group practices. But what are the financial realities of forming a behavioral group practice? In this article the author reviews the likely market entry strategy, organizational structure, expense line items and cash flow projections involved in the formation of a hypothetical, four-member behavioral group practice corporation.
Managed Healthcare Solutions, Lafayette Hill, PA, USA.
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