For UK private medical consultants
Setting up in private practice and not sure what you need to have in place
Most consultants starting private practice underestimate the admin infrastructure required. Getting it wrong in the first six months creates problems that take years to unwind. Find out what you actually need.
Cost of Inaction
Enter the admin hours you do each week and your clinical hourly rate. The calculator shows what that admin time is costing you in clinical revenue each year.
How it breaks down
- Avoidable delay (2 months)£2
- Monthly revenue once operational£8,000
- Cost of that delay£16,000
Two minutes, no typing, and I read every one myself.
From Paul
Tell me where that £16,000 is coming from, and I'll come back with the three things to fix first.
A few quick questions, about two minutes, and no typing. I read every one myself and reply with the three things costing you most and where I'd start. If it's useful, we talk. If not, you've still got a clear picture.
No obligation, no sales call unless you ask for one, and nothing automated lands in your inbox.
Paul, Solvable
- Consultants delaying their entry into private practice due to feeling overwhelmed by administrative tasks
- Inconsistent patient booking and scheduling, leading to suboptimal clinic utilisation and patient dissatisfaction
- Cash flow problems due to inefficient billing processes, high denial rates, or uncollected patient fees
- Lack of clear marketing strategy, resulting in limited patient referrals and slow practice growth
- Inefficient patient scheduling and appointment management, leading to increased administrative burden and potential patient dissatisfaction
- Suboptimal utilisation of clinic resources and theatre time impacting profitability
- Reduced revenue generation due to unoptimised billing, high claims rejection rates, and poor debt recovery
- Increased operational costs from rectifying initial setup errors or outsourcing tasks inefficiently
- Negative patient reviews and word-of-mouth due to poor administrative experience
- Damage to professional standing from CQC non-compliance or unresolved patient complaints
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Frequently asked questions
Why does this problem persist?
The infrastructure required to run a private practice, indemnity, billing, practice management, referral relationships, digital presence, and pricing, is not taught in medical training. Most consultants either delay the transition or start without the right foundations.
What is the cost of leaving it unaddressed?
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This is exactly what I do with UK private practices. Answer the few questions above and I'll come back personally with where to start. Paul.