Protecting Your Practice If You Get Hurt

In this solo episode of Modern Chiropractic Mastery, Dr. Kevin Christie addresses a critical concern for chiropractors: protecting your practice and income in the event of an injury. Inspired by a group coaching call, Dr. Christie shares practical strategies to safeguard your practice and ensure continuity, even when unexpected injuries occur.

Dr. Christie emphasizes the importance of having a contingency plan in place, drawing from personal experiences and industry insights. He discusses various layers of protection, including having an associate or partner doctor, utilizing locum tenens, and securing short-term disability insurance. The episode also highlights the significance of maintaining an emergency savings fund and an unused line of credit to buffer against financial setbacks.

Key topics include:

· The role of an associate or partner in maintaining practice operations during an absence.

· Utilizing locum tenens for both vacations and unexpected injuries.

· The benefits of short-term disability insurance for chiropractors.

· Building an emergency savings fund and securing a line of credit.

· Avoiding high-risk activities to prevent injuries that could impact your practice.

Tune in to learn how to ensure your practice remains resilient in the face of unforeseen challenges.