Tag: pain
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Competitive analysis using Google Maps and CMS data
One of the most important part of any business plan is the competitive analysis. There are consulting agencies that will do this for you, but they cost thousands of dollars. I found that using Google Maps to identify the names and locations of my competitors along with the Medicare Physician & Other Practitioner Look-up Tool…
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Why private practice?
My journey into private practice began unexpectedly and progressed quickly. Coming out of residency and fellowship training, I had what I thought was a stable job as both an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist for a large hospital-based group. My salary was competitive, the work was predictable, and I enjoyed my colleagues. I considered the…