Practice succession: Taking over a practice – secure, structured and future-focused
The desire for more autonomy, responsibility and stability sooner or later leads many doctors to the question of whether to start up their own practice or take over an existing one as a salaried doctor. Practice succession within the CORIUS Group provides a clear, proven path: you take over an existing practice and take it forward as the medical director.
Instead of starting from scratch, you can build on a well-established foundation – with well-functioning workflows, a trusted team and an existing patient base. At CORIUS, we support you every step of the way. Contact us!
praxisnachfolge@corius.de
What does practice succession entail?
As part of practice succession, you will assume medical responsibility and leadership of the staff at an existing practice. The previous practice owner will typically pass medical leadership on to you gradually or at a clearly defined point in time.
The handover is well-organised and supported – with the goal of ensuring continuity for patients, staff and medical quality.
‘During the transfer of the practice and the change of medical management, CORIUS provided me with highly structured support, especially with organisational, legal and economic matters. This made the transition well-planned and transparent, allowing me to focus on my role as medical director and on the medical development of the practice from the very beginning. I’ve found our work together to be very partnership-based and professional across the board.
Dr. med. Toni Silber
Joining the CORIUS Group as a practice successor gives you the opportunity to take on entrepreneurial responsibility without having to build everything from scratch. From the outset, you work with an experienced, expert team in the practice, allowing you to focus more quickly on medical quality and moving the practice forward
PD Dr. med. Katrin Kofler und PD Dr. med. Dr. med. univ. Lukas Kofler
Why take over a practice instead of starting a new one?
Taking over an existing practice provides practice successors with an array of advantages:
- an established patient base
- well-oiled practice organisation
- an experienced practice team
- a clear economic starting point
- seamless transition of medical responsibility
Unlike starting a new practice, you do not start from scratch – you develop a practice that has already proven itself in day-to-day treatment and care.
Practice succession with a future
Take responsibility for an established practice and shape your future with CORIUS. We support you in a structured, reliable way for your practice succession.
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Your role as medical director
As a practice successor, you will assume medical leadership of the practice. This involves:
- medical responsibility and quality assurance
- leading the practice team
- developing the medical direction
- ensuring the quality of patient care
CORIUS will actively support you with administrative and organisational tasks, including managing staff, marketing, billing, and legal and organisational issues, allowing you to focus on your core task: your work as a doctor and the medical development of the practice.
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Who is practice succession suitable for?
Practice transfer is ideal for doctors who:
- are looking for a long-term perspective in outpatient care
- want to take on responsibility and shape medical development
- prefer not to start a new practice from scratch
- value structured frameworks
Whether you already have leadership experience or are looking to develop into this role specifically, practice succession provides security and structure in this important step.
Frequently asked questions
What financial risks are involved in taking over a practice?
The financial starting point for a practice transfer is generally more predictable than when setting up a new practice – revenue, cost structures and patient volume are all already known.
These factors are considered transparently as part of the succession process, allowing you to make your decision based on a realistic economic foundation.
How much entrepreneurial responsibility will I really have as a medical director?
As medical director, you bear medical responsibility for the practice. The network provides extensive support with business and organisational tasks, so you are not left to deal with all business-related issues alone. The exact distribution of tasks will be agreed upon transparently.
What happens if it turns out during the transition phase that it’s not quite right for me either professionally or personally?
Responsible practice succession depends on both sides getting to know each other. The transition phase is expressly intended to evaluate all professional, organisational and personal aspects. The goal is long-term, sustainable cooperation – not a rushed decision.
Is it also possible to take over a practice without managerial experience?
Yes. Many practice successors come from salaried positions and grow into their medical-management role as part of the practice-succession process.
How does CORIUS support a successful practice takeover?
CORIUS supports your successful practice transfer with a complete, well-structured package: through targeted leadership and management training, close support from regional management and central departments, and involving the previous owners for a seamless transition. A clearly defined onboarding concept also ensures a secure, successful start.
Your path to practice succession
Would you like to take the next step in your medical career and take over a practice? We support you on your path to practice succession – in a transparent, structured way. Write to us!
praxisnachfolge@corius.de