Why Booming Medical Practices Go Broke

A busy practice is not always a profitable practice.

In this episode of the Clean Books, Strong Practice Podcast, host Anthony Barge examines a dangerous financial contradiction: how a medical or veterinary practice can experience rising appointments, increased revenue, a growing team, and strong demand—yet still struggle to pay its bills or run out of cash.

Growth can create the appearance of financial strength while quietly increasing payroll, inventory costs, debt payments, equipment expenses, taxes, and other operating obligations. When those costs grow faster than available cash, the practice may become busier while becoming financially weaker.

Anthony explains why practice owners must look beyond top-line revenue and understand what is actually  ...