Finding the right medical office space is a different process for every practice. Some choose to lease, some choose to buy. There is no right or wrong answer in either direction, it really boils down to your specific needs and comparing the pros and cons accordingly. With that said, it may be helpful to ask yourself a few questions and make a list of your comparisons. Let’s talk leasing first.
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4 Great Prescriptions For The Right Medical Relocation
Building a successful medical or dental practice is hard work. Moving your practice could prove equally as challenging. If you’re an established practice currently considering relocation, you should start a must-do checklist right now. Here are four critical tips to get you started:
1. Rent or Own
Moving any office is challenging enough, relocating a medical practice is even more so. Your first logical step is deciding whether you plan to own or lease. Either scenario involves having the right information to make more informed decisions. So, next on your checklist is to partner with an agent or broker specializing in medical real estate office space. These experts can guide you at every step starting with helping you explore options that could lower the purchase price or rental rate.
2. Ideal Location
Finding the right office space also means finding a location that fits your needs. Are there convenient parking facilities for your patients, staff and suppliers? Is the address close to public transit? Is the building accessible by design with features like elevators, handicap-accessible ramps and restrooms? Another consideration to keep in mind is many older buildings don’t have the required infrastructure to support your high-tech needs.
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Create a Waiting Room Patients Enjoy
Waiting rooms can be a dreaded place to enter. But, what if time spent in your waiting room didn’t feel like waiting at all? What if instead of choosing between a Glamour magazine from October of 2010 & a Men’s Health from April of 2011, your patients and those that come with them to their appointments could pass time being productive or genuinely entertained?
Here is a list of items or services that can create a positive experience in your waiting room.
Waiting Room Improvement #1. Free WiFi.
With the popularity of smartphones and tablets, many people can make good use of their time if an internet connection is available. Offer free WiFi to your patients so they can get some work in or play games and network while waiting for their appointment.
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