Solo physicians and small practices face a unique challenge: the administrative burden is just as heavy as in a large group practice, but you have fewer resources to handle it. That's exactly why virtual medical assistants are increasingly popular among small and independent practices.
The Small Practice Admin Problem
Studies show that solo physicians spend an average of 15โ17 hours per week on administrative tasks โ time that could be spent seeing 6โ10 additional patients per day. That's lost revenue and physician burnout rolled into one.
What a VMA Can Do for a Solo Practice
Even with part-time VMA support (20 hours/month), a solo physician can offload:
- All appointment scheduling and patient reminders
- Insurance verification for every appointment
- Prior authorizations (the biggest time drain)
- Patient portal message responses
- Prescription refill requests
- EHR chart prep before each appointment
Starting Small: The Starter VMA Package
Most solo physicians start with a part-time VMA (20โ40 hours/month) focused on their biggest pain point. After 30 days, they almost universally expand to full-time support once they see the impact.
๐ฌ Real Practice Story
"I started with just scheduling and reminders. Within a month my no-show rate dropped from 22% to 8%, and I was seeing 3 more patients per day. I wish I'd done this years ago." โ Dr. Patricia Chen, Family Medicine, Portland
Cost for Small Practices
Starter packages begin at $699/month โ less than the cost of one day of a part-time employee. For most solo practices, the increase in patient volume alone covers the cost within the first week.
Perfect for Solo Physicians: Our Starter VMA Plan
Start with 20 hours/month at $699. Scale up when you're ready. No contracts.
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