Nevada Rheumatologist Talks Growth Mindset and Lessons Learned from Running an Independent Practice
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Dr. Doji Mojanoo, founder and CEO of Advanced Rheumatology Associates of Nevada, shares his journey of establishing an independent rheumatology practice in Las Vegas amid a healthcare landscape dominated by consolidation and corporate employment. He discusses the operational challenges of staffing, administrative burdens, and prior authorizations, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset and continuous learning. Drawing on his experience with BenCare—a physician network offering administrative, financial, and clinical support—Dr. Mojanoo highlights how strategic partnerships can empower independent practitioners to focus on patient care. He praises healthcare technology, particularly NextGen Ambient Assist AI scribe, for transforming documentation and improving clinical efficiency. The conversation underscores the advantages of independence: agility in decision-making, patient-centered care, and the ability to tailor services to community needs. Despite skepticism about the future of private practice, Dr. Mojanoo remains optimistic, advocating for mentorship, financial preparedness, and resilience as keys to success.
Adopt a growth mindset: Be coachable, willing to learn, and embrace failure as part of the journey.
Leverage physician networks like BenCare for administrative, financial, and clinical support to reduce overhead.
Use AI tools like NextGen Ambient Assist to automate documentation and reclaim time for patient care.
Prioritize cash flow and secure a strong line of credit—financial runway is critical in the early stages.
Independent practices offer agility and patient-centric care that large systems often lack.
The State of Independent Ambulatory Practices
Dr. Bob Murray introduces the podcast and sets the stage for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing independent ambulatory practices in today’s healthcare environment.
Building a Practice from the Ground Up
Dr. Mojanoo shares his personal journey—from faculty position at UNLV to hospital employment—leading to the founding of Advanced Rheumatology Associates in 2023, driven by a need for quality rheumatology care in Las Vegas.
Operational Challenges of Independence
Dr. Mojanoo details key challenges: staffing shortages in Las Vegas, administrative overload, prior authorizations, and the increasing complexity of documentation and billing.
The Power of Mentorship and Physician Networks
“In these challenging times for healthcare as a solo or independent practitioner, you need that kind of help. You need that kind of support.”
Embracing a Growth Mindset and Technology
“I cannot do without it. I remember the first day I used it... within less than 30 seconds, I have my main points on my notes summarized for me.”
“I cannot do without it. I remember the first day I used it... within less than 30 seconds, I have my main points on my notes summarized for me.”
“We were just talking about the corporate aspect of things. What if... corporations use AI to prescribe it, to take over your job?”
“In these challenging times for healthcare as a solo or independent practitioner, you need that kind of help. You need that kind of support.”
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Dr. Doji Mojanoo
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Advanced Rheumatology Associates of Nevada
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Rheumatology
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BenCare
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NextGen Healthcare
organization
AI
other
Las Vegas
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NextGen Ambient Assist
product
Health Systems
organization
UNLV School of Medicine
organization
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