Can independent nephrologists, setting up their own dialysis center, still make a profit? How many dialysis patients are needed to break even? What are the downsides of being independent?

Depending on the part of the country, i.e. cost of living, the breakeven in number of patients is 18 to 24. There are services available through our company as well as others that will assist independent nephrologists in opening and managing a freestanding dialysis facility cost effectively. The downside of being independent is the lack of purchasing power, understanding the nuances of dialysis reimbursement, and corporate compliance issues. Once again these issues can be addressed by outsourcing certain management responsibilities to companies with expertise in this field.

To add to Carrie's response, one key to your decision process is to prepare a detailed financial pro-forma as a way to test the financial feasibility of a facility. Our company and others offer this service. You can then run "optimistic, realistic, and pessimistic" scenarios. No business should be considered without a thorough business plan. The financial pro-forma's become the basis for this plan.

I spent 3 years "thinking about it" -- came to some conclusions I would be happy to share with you -- I now own 2 units,14 stations each in a rapidly growing area. Have learned TONS - both the up side and the down side. Will answer all questions.

We would be interested in talking with you concerning your questions on either starting clinics or possibly buying clinics.The name of our company is Renal Ventures,Golden,Co.
We currently have operations in NJ,Pa,and Iowa.Our primary focus is joint venture relationships with nephrologists and being a physician driven company.
Please call 856-727-0089 Nick Staub,VP Development

Does anyone have a good business plan for a dialysis center?

I was needing some information, if anyone can help point me in the right direction. The current owner of my company wants to open a Dialysis clinic. How would I get start...who should I seek funding. What is the best approach?

Response for Robertj the boss and I have put together a good business plan for a Dialysis clinic, I am just having an issue of how to put it into motion. We can be contacted at 817.469.7077

My company owns 52 Nursing Facilities in Ohio and we are growing. We are expanding into other areas of Healthcare. Three of our facilities currently have Dialysis Units. We would be very interested in partnering either with a Nephrologist or a small Dialysis company that would be interested in a joint venture. My contact information is:
Robert Speelman
330-204-1040
email: rspeelman@provider-services.net

This is an employment inquiry re: the nursing care facility opening in Lagrange this fall, Keystone Pointe. I am an RN currently working iat Elyria Memorial Hospital and also parttime dialysis nurse. I live in Lagrange and would like some information on this facility. Thank you.
Darlene J McKinney
billanddollymck@windstream.net or billanddollymck@aol.com

I am in the Houston area and my boss is thiking of opening up a Dialysis center. I just want to know how many patient would you need to break even? How much capital do you need to start up. How many machine ? Employees?

Can anyone tell me about reimbursement, how much does medicare pay and private insurance I know it depends on your state but I would like arouna about answer. Can someone share with me the cost of running a Dialysis center, just the basis?

Hi Vivian:

We can help you open new center. If you need more info please email me at renaltec@aol.com or call me at 718-502-9891

Thank you.

MY husband wants to open a small
Dialysis clinic in Morocco.Having a hard time finding business plans or even the basic equipment needed in a clinic.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I live in San Antonio, TX and just returned from Louisiana visiting my family. I talked to my sister while I was there about opending a dialysis business. She has been a nurse for over 15 years and have been around all kinds of patients including working in a bialysis clinic. Just wanted to know if there was anyone out there who could point me into the right direction on how to get a business plan started and any other info they could share with me.