Home Care Business

I am a therapist and wants to open a service like other therapists who go to patients who need ventilation to provide care as "home visits" to the nurses. "First, as we expect to be paid? Most expect that Medicare or insurance coverage. You must have a Medicare provider number Medicare Bill will provide hub equipment, etc, which are referrals do not have a plan business? that insurers accept billing? have sufficient cash reserves to last until the payment? insurance companies and Medicare does not pay within 30 days. maintain the equipment? Why buy new or used? what other services it can provide more breathing? much do you need insurance? you rent or buy bottled oxygen? "how to handle emergencies after hours, when patients with severe or more are not working properly? someone has to stand guard. how much equipment you need and how you can get a quick delivery when you start running short? If Medicare is to register how do you compete against national chainsapria, Lince, American Home Patient, etc? how much competition in the area? find an area with few. answer some of these and you get a idea.good lucky to get, I just sold mine. The best route to take to the process of starting a business and industry you are interested, I recommend to check the SBA, Entrepreneur, Start-Up Journal & Research hesitation. All four are great informational resources for the new / small business owners. I posted links for you in the Source box. Associations can also be a great way to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably that many do not expect. View Source box for some relevant links. Research, research, research - that can not be overstated. Learn as much as you may have about the industry Here are some book titles that are relevant: * Pocket Guide to Home Health Care, Karen McGough Monks * Handbook of Home Health Standards and Documentation - Guidelines for remuneration from TM Marrelli * Handbook of Home Health Orientation by TM Marrelli * Handbook of Home Health Nursing Procedures by Robyn Rice There are many free educational resources. Check the source box for links to articles. Hope that helps! I wish you good luck in all your undertakings! 1st Much capital 2: Have a good reference sources 3 know how to make medical and especially Medicare billing. 4, ensure that enough people for corporate customers to get service. My wife took one of the very first Pedi-Care Home Health Care business in the country. Did well until it was bought by big business .