Business Guidance for Physicians Who Want a Thriving Practice
Medical school didn’t teach you how to run a business. I help physicians, practices and medical organizations master the finances, negotiations and leadership that make a practice thrive.
David Norris, MD, MBA · Practicing physician · Author of The Financially Intelligent Physician and Great Care, Every Patient
Invited to speak by the Medical Group Management Association · Missouri Academy of Family Physicians · Georgia Hospital Association · University of Kansas School of Medicine–Wichita · Kansas Orthopaedic Society
How I Can Help
Choose the path that fits you.
Physicians & Practice Owners
Make sense of your financial reports, fix the processes that slow your office down, and lead a team that delivers great care.
Help With a Negotiation
Prepare for and work through negotiations with payers, hospitals, partners and employers, so you stop leaving money on the table.
Groups & Associations
Practical, engaging sessions on financial intelligence, leadership, negotiations and process improvement for your members, residents or staff.
What challenges are you facing?
Cash-strapped
Don’t know where your money is going. You wish you had a better understanding of your financial reports.
Inefficiencies
Your practice is inefficient. You wish things would run smoothly in your office.
Powerless
Feeling pushed around by payers and weak in any negotiation.
It’s not your fault. Medical school and residency didn’t prepare you to run a business, but you can still learn how to own a thriving medical practice.
Getting Started Is Simple
1
Book a Free Call
Pick a time that works for you. We’ll talk about what’s happening in your practice.
2
Get a Clear Plan
Together we pinpoint the real problem and the steps that will fix it.
3
Work on It Together
Choose the support you need: consulting, negotiation help, or training for your team.
What Clients and Audiences Say
“David was very helpful as I set up my practice partnership—but not in the typical nuts and bolts way. He asked me to look inside my own personality and articulate what my dream was, and then coached me on how to negotiate with my future partners to achieve that dream. That advice turned out to be invaluable. He helped me successfully recover a negotiation that started off very rough.”
Jill Austin, PT
“Dr. Norris’s session on negotiations was outstanding. His style was warm and entertaining. The information he provided was actionable and practical. We will welcome him back anytime.”
Dr. Steve Smith
Meeting Planner
“David’s session on financial intelligence was excellent. His style is succinct and makes new concepts easy to understand. Many of the members who attended his session have said it was one of the best they had ever heard on the topic of financial intelligence for physicians. I highly recommend that every physician hear one of his sessions on financial intelligence.”
Dr. Chris Selgrath
Session Organizer
“The Missouri Academy of Family Physicians had the pleasure of hosting Dr. David Norris for a virtual CME session on Leadership for Physicians – Build High-Performing Teams with Emotional Intelligence. His presentation was extremely engaging (even in a virtual world!) and our members found the information to be relevant and useful in their practices. We would recommend Dr. Norris for any speaking engagement without hesitation.”
Bill Plank
Assistant Executive Director – MAFP
About David
I’m Dr. David Norris, MD, MBA, a practicing physician who helps other medical professionals create the practice they want.
As a leader in my group practice, I was bothered when we breezed through the financials in our meetings. I knew there must be useful information hiding in those numbers. When my colleagues later elected me president, I knew I had to make a change.
So I went back and got my MBA. I learned everything I could about the business of running a medical practice, including how to deal with the financials, how to successfully negotiate to protect our interests, and how to improve the tactical operations of our practice.
I also serve as treasurer of the Association for Independent Medicine, which helps independent, physician-owned groups stay independent.
Not Ready to Talk Yet?
Start with these free resources.
Free Webinars
Six on-demand webinars on negotiations, finances, leadership and more.
My Books
Grand Rounds for Your Practice, a book series on the business side of medicine.
Podcast & Interviews
As heard on MGMA, Becker’s Hospital Review, Wealth Formula and more.
Let’s Talk About Your Practice
Book a short, free call, or send me a message and I’ll get back to you.
You can also email me directly: support @ davidnorrismdmba (dot) com