Susan Hogarth

Start up your practice.

Develop a business plan that outlines your new or expanding business’s goals, objectives and strategies.  Together, we can create a strategic plan that outlines your business’s vision, mission and values. Create a budget, analyze overhead costs, and examine monthly, annual and variable costs, to develop financial projections and operational plans that will help to create the best business management plan for your private practice.  Our goal is to keep your overhead under 30%.

Doctors Office.

Opening an office is an intensive process that requires planning and project management. In addition to designing and constructing the space, medical practices must consider the environment’s uniqueness, including their practice’s specific needs. This includes evaluating and selecting a designer, finding a reputable contractor, and securing building and business licenses and permits.

Location, Location, Location.

We can help you decide whether to lease or purchase the office space. This includes helping you to review lease agreements carefully, and seek legal advice if necessary.

We can help you find a suitable location for your office. Consider factors like accessibility, parking, proximity to hospitals or medical facilities, and the needs of your target patients.

Business Planning.

At susanhogrth.com, we can create a comprehensive business plan that outlines your goals, value proposition, target market, and financial projections. The plan is crucial when seeking financing and making important decisions. We will also create a growth strategy, determine future needs, and develop a high-level marketing plan.

Expert Billing.

A professional biller offers streamlined billing processes, ensuring accurate, timely reimbursements. By partnering with Susan’s billing expert, clinics and practitioners can reduce administrative burden, enhance cash flow, and focus more on patient care. With expertise in BC’s specific insurance standards and coding, we can help optimize revenue cycles, minimize errors, and maintain smooth operations.

Legal Structure and Insurance 1 .

We can help you to choose the legal structure for your practice, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. We can help with professional liability insurance and other insurance forms.

Regulations and Licensing2.

Different healthcare professions may have specific requirements. We can help you verify the regulations and licensing needed for your practice so you are properly licensed and registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Medical Equipment and Supplies.

Purchase medical equipment and supplies needed for your practice. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Hiring Staff.

We can help you recruit qualified staff, including receptionists, nurses, and administrative personnel if necessary.

Healthcare Information Systems.

Most electronic health record systems (EHR/EMR) are customization and can include a turn key solution for your business. We can help you choose what electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare information systems will best manage patients’ and patients’ records efficiently and maintain data security.

Policy and Procedures.

We can create policies and procedures for patient intake, scheduling, billing, and confidentiality. At susanhogarth.com, we can facilitate and help your business develop a policy that outlines principles to follow and procedures that are detailed and spell out the steps necessary to complete a task or undertake a set of actions.

Financial Control.

It is important to keep meticulous financial records, manage expenses, and monitor the financial health of your practice. We offer full Bookkeeping services at susanhogarth.com, with a goal to keep your overhead under 30%. We will manage your entire bookkeeping process, centred around financial greatness.

Business Management

Our business management services will help to successfully manage your practice so that you can manage patients’ needs while building, growing and driving your income.  We will plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of your practice to achieve your financial goals and business objectives.

Marketing.

Marketing is the key to any successful business. We can develop a marketing strategy to promote your practice so that your business becomes known to a network of professionals and you can reach potential patients. We will increase visibility and create awareness about your practice and services through advertising, online presence, and other marketing channels.

Keep up to date.

Keeping up to date is important because specific regulations and requirements may change over time. For the most up-to-date information and guidance in British Columbia, consult with legal and healthcare professionals and contact the appropriate government agencies.

Footnotes.

  1. Consult with a legal professional or accountant to determine the best option for your practice. ↩︎
  2. Consult with an insurance professional or accountant to determine the best option for your situation. ↩︎

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