08/09/2026
You’re an NP or RN in California… and you want to start your own practice.
Then someone tells you:
👉 “You just need a physician.”
But it’s not always that simple.
If your intended services require physician involvement, you need to understand how the practice is structured, who can own the professional entity, and where the MSO fits in.
Depending on the practice model, a Professional Medical Corporation (PMC) may involve physician majority ownership and an eligible licensed professional holding a minority interest.
The MSO (Management Services Organization) can then handle the business side—administration, operations, marketing, technology, and other non-clinical functions—while clinical decisions remain with the appropriate licensed professionals.
The mistake?
Starting with the physician instead of starting with the structure.
Before you sign a lease, open a bank account, or start seeing patients, make sure you understand the entity and ownership structure your practice actually requires.
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Educational content only. Not legal or medical advice. Practice structures depend on the specific professionals, services, and applicable California requirements.