If you are just out of residency and starting your own practice, there is a lot more to it than simply opening the door for your first patient.   While starting a new medical practice is exciting and can be very rewarding, it can also be very painful if not done correctly.   Let’s face it, medical schools do not adequately teach new doctors how to start a medical practice.  It is up to you to invest the time up front to learn the best business practices for opening and running a successful practice.   You will most likely be asking yourself questions like “Will I know how to hire the right people?”, “How do I get on insurance panels?”, and “Should I hire someone internally, or outsource my billing.”   Here are 8 practical tips to get your started.