Healthcare moves can stretch your schedule and focus, so you should select a doctor relocation service that handles licensing, credentialing, contracting, and logistics on your behalf.
You should research providers with proven experience moving physicians into hospitals, clinics, or private practice. Ask for references, case studies, and specific examples of how they handled timelines, credentialing delays, and unexpected contract issues.
You should confirm the scope of services offered before signing: licensure filings, privileging assistance, malpractice and insurance coordination, medical record transfers, moving and office setup, and contract review by a legal advisor. Request a written scope that lists deliverables and deadlines.
You should compare pricing models and what is included in each fee: flat project fee, hourly rates, or success-based charges. Verify the provider’s liability coverage, malpractice coordination process, and whether they offer escrow or milestone-based billing.
You should insist on a single point of contact who provides regular status updates and an itemized timeline. Ask how the team handles communication with hospitals, credentialing committees, and state boards so you avoid duplicated efforts and missed deadlines.
You should prepare a practical checklist that prioritizes patient handoffs, transfer of medical records and prescriptions, equipment and IT needs, and staff transition plans. Share that checklist with the relocation team and set realistic buffer time around credentialing and start dates.
You should secure all agreements in writing, including contingency plans for delays, cancellation terms, and dispute resolution. Rely on your judgment when evaluating providers, and choose the one that offers transparency, clear milestones, and demonstrated success with physician relocations.
