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Clinic Business Solutions

About us

The Clinic Business Solutions (CBS) team was created to fill the gap between member-facing VDoFP programs and network-facing PCN programs. The CBS team offers behind the scenes support to internal division teams as well as external support to clinic leaders and stakeholders. Currently, the CBS team works to meet the three deliverables listed below:

  1. Internally, the CBS team works to enhance strategic and operational capacity of VDoFP’s internal teams.
  2. Externally, the CBS team works to empower clinic leaders to make informed business and financial decisions regarding clinic ownership.
  3. On a network level, the CBS team works to move clinics towards the optimal Patient Medical Homes (PMH) model through its services and programming. More information on PMHs can be found on the Family Practice Services Committee site here.

To learn more about what our team does contact us at cbs@vancouverdivision.com

Our Stakeholders

Clinic Leader Program – Coming Soon

Explore current initiatives for clinic leaders in collaboration with our physician task force.

MOA Program

Learn how we engage with MOAs across our network to support their growth and contributions.

Clinic Business Tools

RN/LPN Business Case Tool
RN/LPN Business Case Tool

This tool helps to evaluate the feasibility of adding a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse into family practice.

 Overhead Structure Decision Model Tool
Overhead Structure Decision Model Tool

This tool helps to understand fee structures for healthcare providers and clinics embarking on a professional partnership.

 EMR Systems Comparison Tool
EMR Systems Comparison Tool

This tool helps providers and clinics make informed decisions regarding their Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

 Financial Driver & Overhead Tool
Financial Driver & Overhead Tool

This tool helps users understand the key financial drivers of their clinic.

 Capacity Potential Analysis Tool
Capacity Potential Analysis Tool

This tool helps to assess clinic space usage and identify opportunities for improvement.

 MOA Role & Task Analysis Tool
MOA Role & Task Analysis Tool

This tool helps clinic leads determine their admin staffing needs and competitive wages.

 Environmental Sustainability Tool
Environmental Sustainability Tool

This tool helps clinics assess their environmental impact and make key sustainability-related improvements.

 Accessibility Assessment Tool
Accessibility Assessment Tool

This tool helps clinics evaluate current practices and implement changes to improve accessibility for patients and staff.

Testimonials

Dr. Szeto

VDoFP Member

u201cThe Sustainability Toolu2019s reports at the end of each category provided useful resources for actionable items.u201d

Dr. Mitchell

VDoFP Member

u201cThe MOA Role & Task Analysis Toolu2019s descriptors are well thought out and kept giving me u2018aha!u2019 moments. If we need to hire someone, we will definitely use your tool to create the posting.u201d

Dr. Mah

VDoFP Member

u201cThe RN/LPN Business Case Tool gives a detailed breakdown of the financial impacts of hiring an RN or LPN and includes factors I hadnu2019t considered. Super helpful for assessing cost-benefit task coverage, and implications for clinics space and physicians oversight.u201d

Dr. Sutherland

VDoFP Member

u201cThe Overhead Structure & Comparison Tool is a huge help to physicians and quite complex, but you have really captured the intricacies in this.u201d

Anonymous

VDoFP Member

u201cThe Financial Drivers & Overhead Tool gave me a sense of clinical financials. It reaffirmed key decisions and is helpful for planning, optimizing, and assessing capacity at any stage of practice.u201d

Dr. Tahbaz

VDoFP Member

u201cThe Accessibility Tool is an absolute must for physicians who are planning to start their own business.u201d

Dr. Su

VDoFP Member

u201cThe Capacity Potential Analysis Tool is beneficial to assess how underutilized our office space is. It inspires us to bring in more associates, if possible, into our clinic space.u201d

Opening a Practice?

Our team offers resources and consultations to assist with the six critical phases of opening a practice, from market research and financing to staffing and workflow optimization.

  • Select Phases of Opening a Clinic to learn more about our step-by-step process.
  • To schedule a consultation select Request a Meeting and fill out the meeting template.
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Interested in 1-on-1 Consultation?

Schedule a meeting with the CBS team for personalized support, whether you’re looking for guidance on opening and managing a practice or help navigating our business tools.

*Please include the topics you wish to discuss with us as a note when booking to help us better prepare for the conversation.

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Legal & Contract Supports

Clinic owners require legal and practice support to navigate complex healthcare regulations, ensure compliance, protect patient data, and mitigate risks.

Our resources help you:

  1. Ensure Compliance: Understand and adhere to healthcare regulations.
  2. Promote Consistency: Utilize standardized templates for legal documentation.
  3. Offer Customization: Tailor and edit documents to reflect your clinic’s unique needs.

Case Studies & Engagement Projects

To keep pace with the changing business landscape of primary care, the CBS team conducts short-term case studies to gain insights into current and emerging gaps in practice optimization and delivery. Some example research topics include:

Scroll through our current list of case studies and see if you are eligible to participate.

Clinic Project Profile

Access aggregated and anonymized data that informs clinic owners about industry trends, rising costs, and operating models in Vancouver. This study aims to offer valuable insights to help clinics adapt and thrive in a changing healthcare landscape.

NTP & Resident Case Study

Gain insights into the experiences and perspectives of residents and new-to-practice physicians. This study examines the current state of primary care and explores what changes are necessary to attract and retain young talent to primary care.

Retirement & End of Practice Case Study

Learn what factors are contributing to early retirement. This study seeks to identify business and practice changes of seasoned family doctor in primary care.

Have a product or service that could benefit our primary care physician members?

Fill out this form to tell us more! If we believe your service would be valuable to our members based on the information provided, we will follow up to schedule an introductory meeting.

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Your CBS Team

Rose Gidzinski

Rose Gidzinski

Director

Elle Amin

Elle Amin

Business Solutions Analyst

Richard Wong

Richard Wong

Program Administrator

Chalani Kulasekara

Chalani Kulasekara

Program Facilitator

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