Physicians Hanging a Shingle | Start a Private Medical Practice
A physician-hosted podcast dedicated to guiding other physicians through the steps of successfully starting a private medical practice. Have you considered launching a private practice but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of business plans, acquiring patients, and the nitty-gritty of setting up your own medical office? Then pull up a chair! Physicians Hanging a Shingle: A Physician’s Guide to Launching a Medical Practice is your go-to podcast for navigating the exciting, yet sometimes daunting, journey of opening your own practice. Hosted by board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Brittney Anderson, who successfully launched her own thriving practice three years ago, this podcast shares all the hard-earned lessons, practical insights, and actionable strategies to help you confidently take the leap from employee to entrepreneur. Learn from someone who’s been there and done that! Each episode delivers invaluable advice on everything from crafting a winning business plan and securing financing to mastering marketing, hiring staff, and building a thriving patient base. Stop dreaming and start doing. Subscribe to Physicians Hanging a Shingle and let’s build your independent practice, together!
Episodes
A good clinic day starts before the first patient walks through the door.
This week, I’m sharing the morning huddle system we use every day at Anderson Family Care—and that I’m presenting on at MGMA. I’ll walk you through the five parts of our 15-minute huddle, how it helps us stay aligned, catch care gaps, reduce surprises, and build team culture.
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HIPAA compliance is about more than having a privacy form at the front desk. As a private practice owner, you’re responsible for building the systems that protect patient information every day.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the practical side of HIPAA in private practice. From employee onboarding and ongoing training to patient forms, everyday clinic workflows, vend...
When you’re opening a private practice, it can feel like money is going out the door everywhere. So where is it actually worth spending?
In this episode, I’m sharing five things I believe are worth the investment when starting your practice—from getting the right professional help to knowing when your time is better spent letting someone else handle the job.
Opening a private practice can feel overwhelming when you look at everything that needs to get done. But you don’t need an entire free weekend, or even several hours, to make meaningful progress.
In this episode, I’m challenging you to focus on one question: What are you working on this week?
Whether you have a few hours or just 30 minutes, there...
Thinking about financing your private practice? Your first meeting with a bank shouldn't be the first time you've thought through the numbers.
In this episode, I’m sharing five things physicians should have ready before approaching a bank...from knowing your startup costs and having a business plan to preparing financial projections and understanding your timeline.
Your patient experience doesn't begin in the exam room; it begins long before you introduce yourself.
In this episode, I walk through 10 things every patient notices before they ever meet their physician, from your Google listing and website to your waiting room and staff. If you're planning a private practice, these small details can make a big impact on the trust and confidence yo...
Why did you want to become a physician in the first place?
As I prepare to speak with medical students later this week, I'm reminded of the optimism they bring to medicine...and how easy it is to lose sight of that vision once we're in practice.
In this episode, I encourage physicians who are building or considering private practice to reconnect with the car...
In this episode, I'm joined by healthcare attorney Kim Cunningham of Cunningham Law to discuss the most common legal mistakes physicians make when starting a private practice, when to hire an attorney, and how to avoid costly compliance pitfalls.
As a bonus for Physicians Hanging a Shingle listeners, Kim is offering 10% off her legal services. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for details, or reac...
What if one hour today could save you hours of stress during launch?
In this episode, I'm sharing one of the productivity habits I recommend to every physician I coach: content batching. Learn why creating your social media in advance can help you stay consistent, reduce decision fatigue, and free up your time when your practice finally opens. I also share a personal story about a post tha...
Four years ago, I opened the doors to my private practice. And looking back, there are a few things I wish I could have told myself on day one.
In this episode, I'm sharing four lessons I've learned over the past four years that I believe every future practice owner should hear before opening their doors. If you're dreaming about private practice or are early in your journey, this e...
If you think practice culture starts after you hire your first employee, think again.
In this episode, I share why the culture of your practice begins long before opening day. We'll talk about hiring for character, choosing personalities that complement one another, creating clear expectations during onboarding, and building the kind of workplace where both your team and your patients thrive.
Whether you're still planning your prac...
How do you know if you’re financially ready to leave your employed job and start a private practice?
In this episode, I’m walking through the questions I think every physician should ask before making the leap.
We’ll talk about personal expenses, startup costs, runway, timeline, and what it really means to be financially prepared to leave employed medicine.
If private practice is on your mind but the financial si...
In this episode, I tackle one of the biggest myths about private practice: that you'll never be able to take a vacation.
I share how I've actually taken more time off as a practice owner than I did when I was employed, and discuss the planning, systems, and communication strategies that make it possible.
Whether you're building an insurance-based, membership, cash-pay, in-person, or telemedicine practice, taking time away is possib...
When you're deep in the paperwork, decisions, and day-to-day tasks of starting a private practice, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. In this week's Thursday Shift, I share a reminder that you're not just building a clinic—you're building a career, a lifestyle, and a future that reflects your values.
If you've been feeling buried in the details, this episode will help you zoom out and reconnect with your why.
In this episode, I discuss one of the most important office policies to establish before you open your practice: your no-show policy.
We cover what should count as a no-show, whether to charge fees, how to handle repeat offenders, rescheduling rules, and the importance of applying the policy consistently.
Whether you're building an in-person, telemedicine, insurance-based, or cash-pay practice, having a clear plan in place can help...
If you're waiting for someone else to tell you it's okay to start your private practice, this episode is for you.
In this week's Thursday Shift, I talk about the difference between seeking advice and seeking permission and why ownership requires you to trust yourself before everyone else understands your vision.
Plus, I share a reminder that no one can build your dream practice for you.
When physicians think about starting a private practice, they often overlook one of the most valuable resources they already have access to: organized medicine.
In this episode, I share 5 ways local, state, specialty, and national medical organizations can support your private practice journey—from vendor discounts and professional connections to referrals, mentorship, and even funding opportunities.
If you're already paying ...
In this episode, I walk through one of the highest-yield exercises I do with coaching clients: designing the patient experience from beginning to end.
We cover everything from how patients find your practice and schedule appointments to check-in, triage, the visit itself, and after-visit follow-up...including important differences for telemedicine practices.
Small workflow decisions can completely change how patients experience yo...
If patients can’t reach your office efficiently, it impacts everything... workflow, satisfaction, efficiency, and trust.
In this episode, I’m breaking down simple but important things to think through when creating your office phone system, from call routing and voicemail setup to setting expectations for callbacks and refill requests. Small systems make a big difference.
...This week’s Thursday Shift is for the physicians quietly thinking:
“But what if I have to fire someone?”
In this episode, I talk about the reality of leadership in private practice, why difficult staffing decisions are sometimes unavoidable, and why keeping the wrong person too long can hurt your team, patients, and business more than letting them go.
You do not have to be a perfect leader to build a successful pr...
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