Episode 34: Finding success with an office-based lab
“So in general, an office-based lab might be more easy to stand up. There might be less cost associated with an OBL and fewer hurdles from the regulatory standpoint for a physician to jump over.” —Joel R. Rainwater, MD
Host Roger T. Tomihama, MD, speaks with interventional radiologist Joel R. Rainwater, MD, about his experience building a network of 12 office-based labs (OBLs) in 5 states, what interventional radiologists should keep in mind when considering the OBL business model, opportunities for IRs-in-training, and more.
Note: This episode was recorded on Aug. 27, 2022.
Podcast participants
Joel R. Rainwater, MD, is an Arizona-based interventional radiologist and founder of Comprehensive Integrated Care; he serves as chief medical officer for the offices in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Roger T. Tomihama, MD, is a California-based interventional radiologist and deputy editor of IR Quarterly magazine.
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