Choosing the right electronic health record (EHR) can make or break the workflow in your private practice. In this episode, I break down how to evaluate your options using a simple acronym: E-H-R.

If you’re launching a new clinic, this framework will help you make a confident, informed decision that supports both your patient care and business operations.

Here’s what E-H-R stands for:

• E – Efficiency: How well does the system support your day-to-day clinic flow? We talk speed, usability, and whether it saves you (or costs you) time.

• H – How Much It Costs: Not just the sticker price — I walk you through hidden fees like setup, training, add-ons, and long-term contracts that could impact your bottom line.

• R – Reportability: Can you easily run the reports you need for practice management, quality metrics, and decision-making? If not, you may be flying blind.

Choosing an EHR is one of the big steps on The Ultimate Private Practice Startup Checklist. Download it to see the other important steps in this process.

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Planning the layout of your future clinic can feel like a mix of excitement and guesswork. How many exam rooms should you have? Do you need a lab or a procedure room? And what about space for your team — both now and in the future?

In this episode, we walk through the essential spaces every private practice should consider, from waiting rooms and reception areas to triage zones and provider offices. Whether you're leasing or building, thinking small or planning to grow, this episode will help you design a clinic that's both functional and future-ready.

-How to decide how many exam rooms you need based on patient volume

-What non-clinical spaces are essential — and often forgotten

-Whether you should plan for a procedure room, lab, or triage area

-How to design your space for efficiency and long-term growth

-What to consider if you’re planning to add staff or providers in the future

Choosing a clinic space is one of the big steps on The Ultimate Private Practice Startup Checklist. Download it to see the other important steps in this process.

Please consider leaving a review if you enjoy the podcast. Also, please share the podcast with physician friends. You never know, they may be interested in starting their own practice soon, too!

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In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked — yet essential — parts of launching your private practice: your mission statement.

Before you choose a name, sign a lease, or hire a team… you need a clear understanding of your purpose.

I’ll walk you through 5 key questions that will help you craft a mission statement that actually means something — one that aligns with your values, speaks to your ideal patient, and guides every decision you make as a business owner.

Whether you're in the early planning stages or already getting your ducks in a row, this episode will help you start your practice with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most physicians skip this step — and why you shouldn’t How your mission statement shapes every part of your practice The 5 simple questions that will help you write your mission How to turn your answers into a clear, compelling statement

Download the Free Worksheet: Craft your mission statement with my mission statement template worksheet

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