In today's environment of declining numbers of cardiovascular specialists facing rising demand from the growing and aging population, new practice start-up opportunities abound. Each physician, whether anticipating completing training or contemplating a change in practice circumstances, must be fully prepared to address the myriad of critical issues that can determine the ultimate success of the new practice, including the following:
- Corporation formation
- Organization and management structure
- Facilities design
- Financial feasibility/market assessment
- Clinical and operational technology assessment/acquisition
- Physician and non-physician staff recruitment
- Hospital partnership negotiations
- Managed care relationships
- Strategic and market planning
New practices-cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery and others-can benefit from CFA's experience and successful track record in physician practice development and start-up.