I built my telemedicine business as an independent contractor/ consultant, working with various companies.  As an independent contractor, you will not need employees for the telemedicine company, but I do recommend contracting help for things such as a bookkeeper and/or accountant, business lawyer, and a virtual assistant.  That being said, if you are planning to build a telemedicine company from scratch…a brick n mortar telemedicine company, then you will need the employees you are likely used to such as an MA, office staff, billing staff, etc.

I used to recommend starting with 6 state licenses.  But since Covid, many of the telemedicine service providers are not even interviewing physicians who do not have at least 10 state licenses. I am now recommending that physicians start with 10 state licenses. Having 10 was the sweet spot for me.  I felt as if I had enough licenses to keep me busy all the time. My husband and I co-founded a medical licensing company with the intention to make multistate licensing more affordable and more streamlined for physicians in telemedicine.  We currently offer a Bonus10-pack for $3,500 for 10 licenses ($350 each).

We estimate that the program takes 2-3 hours per week:

• Course time -Pre-recorded lessons. 1 hour.
• Resume development - 2 hours
• Applying for state licenses - 3-4 hours if you are using a licensing specialist.  This includes time to get fingerprints and documents notarized.
• Applying or interviewing - 1-2 hours

All of the modules will be recorded so you can watch at your own pace and convenience.  So if you need to take more time to get through the course, that is perfectly acceptable.

ABSOLUTELY.  The next 10 years are filled with so many exciting opportunities in telehealth--AI, wearable technology, advances in video technology, etc.

Short answer:  everything.

Long Answer: Mindset is the bedrock of success when transitioning to a virtual medicine business. When I left my clinical practice, I quickly realized the profound impact of the scarcity mindset that had been weaved into my identity as a physician. It was holding me back, hindering my ability to embrace the opportunities that awaited in digital health.

Recognizing this barrier, my husband and I delved into understanding the intricacies of mind health and its pervasive influence on one's entire life. The journey wasn't just about building a telemedicine practice; it was about transforming the core of who I was. You cannot seamlessly bring your old self into a new life and expect everything to work magically.

Starting with the foundation, we focused on growing as whole individuals. This holistic approach reshaped how we perceived the world. By addressing mindset, you not only navigate professional challenges more effectively but also transform personally.