Physicians Practice February 8, 2021
How embracing change can help you grow a specialty clinic.
It’s no secret that COVID-19 brought massive changes to the healthcare landscape. That holds true for most private practices, including the Diabetes Center in Ocean Springs, MS, a private practice offering treatment and education for diabetes care I opened 15 years ago.
As an adult acute care, board-certified advanced diabetes manager, and nurse practitioner (NP), I opened the clinic to serve a specific need in our community. I started as a solo practitioner before adding two nurse practitioners and a full support staff of medical professionals. Together, we actively monitor more than 5,000 patients. Mississippi operates as a collaborative model, which means each NP is required to...