If you’re opening a private practice, it’s easy to put the new patient forms on the back burner. But these aren’t just formalities — they’re essential tools for protecting your time, your team, and your practice.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about which forms you really need from the start, how to create them, and the common mistakes to avoid.

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Click here to get the list!

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The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: Are you really too busy to start a practice?

Physicians are busy—always have been, always will be. But we’ve also learned how to juggle what matters most.

In this week’s Thursday Shift, we talk about reframing “I’m too busy” into “How can I make space for this dream?”—and why building your practice is possible even in a packed schedule.

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Hiring is hard. But keeping great team members? That takes intention — and the right benefits.

In today’s episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, I’m sharing the top employee benefits I’ve found most impactful in running a private practice. These aren't just big-ticket items like salary and retirement (though we’ll cover those too) — we're also talking about the small, thoughtful touches that make a big difference in morale, loyalty, and overall clinic culture.

If you want to reduce turnover, boost staff satisfaction, and create a workplace people want to be part of — this episode is for you.

I’ll walk you through the 10 benefits I offer or recommend, including one that’s become my absolute favorite and a staff favorite too. (Spoiler: it involves giving them time back in their month just for them.)

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: Is It Really Easier to Stay Employed?

If you’ve ever thought, “It’s just easier to stay employed,” you’re not alone. The paycheck is steady. The path is familiar. But is it actually easier—or just more comfortable?

In today’s short shift, we’re exploring the real trade-offs of employment vs. private practice—and what “easy” might be costing you in freedom, fulfillment, and long-term sustainability.

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Your practice name is more than just a label — it’s your first impression, your brand foundation, and potentially your future asset. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the most important things to consider when naming your private practice.

Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm or stuck between a few final options, this episode will help you move forward with confidence — and avoid some common mistakes that can cost you later.

In this episode, we cover:

A great name won’t build your practice for you — but it will pave the way. Do the work upfront, trust your gut, and once it clicks… commit to it. Print it on something and start showing up like it’s already real.

Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice.

Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

The Thursday Shift is a weekly dose of mindset support for physicians thinking about private practice. Each episode is around 5 minutes and helps reframe the fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs that hold you back from building something of your own.

This Week’s Shift: Overwhelmed by All the To-Dos?

If your launch to-do list feels a mile long and you don’t even know where to begin, this episode is for you.

Private practice can feel like a massive undertaking—but you don’t have to do everything at once. In this short episode, I’ll help you shift from stuck to strategic, so you can move forward one clear step at a time.

Here is the link to the checklist I mentioned in the episode!

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If you're launching a private practice, there's one document you must have in place before working with vendors who access patient data: the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what a BAA is, who needs to sign one, and how to make sure you're protected.

Whether you're using a cloud-based EHR, outsourcing your billing, or working with a marketing agency — if they touch protected health information (PHI), they need a BAA.

Tune in to learn:

Resources Mentioned in this episode:

HHS.gov - Business Associate Guidance

Action Steps

Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice.

Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

You didn’t start your private practice to be on call 24/7.

In this episode of Physicians Hanging a Shingle, we’re talking about how to handle after-hours patient communication in a way that protects your time, your sanity, and your standards of care.

We’ll explore several options—whether you're running an insurance-based, direct care, or concierge model—and how to set clear boundaries from the start.

You’ll learn:

Private practice gives you the power to build your systems your way.

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Podcast Episodes Mentioned:

#12: Navigating the Credentialing Process: What You Need to Know

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Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice.

Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

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If you’re building your own private practice and want guidance from someone who’s done it successfully—I’d love to help.

Visit https://paperbell.me/theprivatepracticeblueprint to learn more about 1:1 coaching.

Three years ago, I opened the doors to my private practice — not knowing exactly what lay ahead, but trusting my vision, training, and purpose. In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on 3 powerful lessons that have carried me through the highs and lows of building and running an independent clinic.

Whether you're just starting out or a few years into your own journey, these takeaways are ones I believe every private practice physician needs to hear.

Please consider leaving a review if you enjoy the podcast. Also, please share the podcast with physician friends. You never know, they may be interested in starting their own practice soon, too!

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Make sure you download the FREE checklist I created to make sure you don't miss any important steps in the planning of your new medical practice.

Click here for The Ultimate Checklist for Starting Your Medical Practice

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Episodes Mentioned

Episode #4: How to Get Patient Referrals, Part 1

Episode #5: How to Get Patient Referrals, Part 2

Episode #7: How My Clinic Facebook Launch Got 700+ Shares

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Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the crucial process of credentialing. Understanding the credentialing process is essential for your success.

I’ll walk you through the steps you need to take, how long the process typically takes, whether you should handle it yourself or hire help, and what key information you’ll need to get started. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident and clear about how to tackle credentialing and ensure your practice is set up for smooth insurance onboarding.

What You’ll Learn:

Why you need to start credentialing early

The typical timeline for credentialing (and what can cause delays)

Whether to do it yourself or hire a credentialing professional

Essential information you’ll need to complete your credentialing application

The difference between credentialing and contracting (and why both matter)

Plus, I’ve got a Credentialing Checklist to help you stay on track throughout the process. You can download it Download the Checklist

Credentialing is one of the big steps on The Ultimate Private Practice Startup Checklist. Download it to see the other important steps in this process.

Please consider leaving a review if you enjoy the podcast. Also, please share the podcast with physician friends. You never know, they may be interested in starting their own practice soon, too!

Social Media Communities:

Private Facebook Group: Physicians Starting Private Practices

Instagram: @hanging_a_shingle

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drbrittneyanderson