This week I got a great question! How do I spend my startup budget for my DPC practice? Here’s my answer:
$3,000 for web design services
$2,000 - $3,000 for outfitting your first exam room with great equipment (exam table, diagnostic set, BP cuff)
$2,000 for an EKG machine
$2,000 for other office furniture and supplies (nice sofa and chairs, computer, printer, Dymo label printer, etc...)
Web design services are important because people/your potential patients will be purchasing your service through your website. You want a website that is easy to navigate and easy to use, while being informative and clear on what you do and what you don’t do.
You should also spend money on making your office look great to ensure that your patients have a seamless experience from interacting with you on social media, to purchasing your membership services through your website, and then through their appointment in your office.
That Dymo label printer is clutch, as you’ll use it for your medication labels and your laboratory orders. I also wrote a blog post about which EKG machine to buy for your DPC practice.
Best of luck in your journey!
- Dr. Paul Thomas