You can train someone on staff to operate some machines, such as an ECG unit. In other cases, such as X-ray and some labs, you'll need to hire a trained technician. The rules vary by state. Because technician salaries also vary by region, talk to colleagues. Planning to accommodate the equipment is another concern.
Experts suggest calculating the required square footage and allocating a percentage of rent.
To determine what percentage of your administrative costs to assign to the ancillary service, use relative value units. For billing expenses, use percentage of claims, said Ms. Cunningham of The Health Care Group. Adding the ancillary station may require more than reallocating existing office space. People think, 'Here's a space. Maybe what's needed is to expand, or at least plan the expansion into the pro forma.