Establishing a new practice involves several steps. This section will provide tips for making business decisions, credentialing, obtaining proper insurance, working with various consultants, as well as selecting an EHR and practice management system.

Developing a Business Plan

An overview on how developing a business plan will help to set goals, determine the resources needed to carry out the goals, as well as foresee obstacles that practices may need to overcome.

Sample Mission, Vision and Values Statements for Pediatric Practices

Create your own mission, vision, and values statements using the following examples as a guide.

Creating Your Team of Consultants

Choosing the proper help is vital to a new practice. This article provides guidance on the types of consultants and advisors needed when starting a new practice.

Getting a New Practice Loan

Information and resources to help you when looking to obtain a business loan for your pediatric practice.​

Making Business Decisions

Key questions to ask to make the best business decisions for your new practice.

Obtaining Insurance Coverage

An overview of insurance products/coverage that pediatric practices should consider.

Credentialing and Certification

Details on the types of credentialing and certification needed to operate a pediatric practice.

Selecting an EHR

Guidance for clinicians looking to implement an EHR to support pediatric care. Details on questions to consider as well as important pediatric functionalities.

Group Purchasing Organizations

Information about GPOs which can help healthcare providers and practices realize savings and efficiencies by aggregating purchasing volume to negotiate discounts with manufacturers, distributors and other vendors.