{"product_id":"concussion-clinic-startup-costs","title":"Concussion Clinic Startup Costs: Plan Around $80K+ in Known CAPEX","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the provided research, the cost to start a concussion clinic includes at least \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in priced CAPEX, made up of a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e neuroimaging software suite and a \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e balance and vestibular platform That number is not the full opening budget because the physical therapy gym outfitting line is listed without a provided amount, and the model still needs buildout, deposits, credentialing, launch payroll, and working capital For Month 1 planning, listed fixed costs are \u003cstrong\u003e$19,650\u003c\/strong\u003e per month, and Year 1 support payroll is about \u003cstrong\u003e$39,167\u003c\/strong\u003e per month before clinician compensation not shown in the wage table Treat these as researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes, reimbursement guarantees, or medical advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Excluded costs\" data-note-text=\"This calculator excludes payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, inventory, marketing, loan fees, credentialing delays, and ongoing operating expenses.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates capitalized startup assets only for launching a concussion assessment and treatment clinic, before working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacility buildout and leasehold improvements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBuildout, room conversion, and tenant improvements for clinic space.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"facility_buildout\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Facility buildout and leasehold improvements\" data-capex-note=\"Buildout, room conversion, and tenant improvements for clinic space.\" data-lean=\"90000\" data-base=\"110000\" data-full=\"135000\" name=\"facility_buildout\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"110,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostic and assessment systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eNeuroimaging software suite, cognitive testing hardware, and related clinical assessment tools.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"diagnostics_assessment_systems\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Diagnostic and assessment systems\" data-capex-note=\"Neuroimaging software suite, cognitive testing hardware, and related clinical assessment tools.\" data-lean=\"60000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-full=\"95000\" name=\"diagnostics_assessment_systems\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"80,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance and vestibular platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBalance testing and vestibular rehab platform for concussion care.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"balance_vestibular_platform\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Balance and vestibular platform\" data-capex-note=\"Balance testing and vestibular rehab platform for concussion care.\" data-lean=\"30000\" data-base=\"35000\" data-full=\"45000\" name=\"balance_vestibular_platform\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"35,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical therapy gym outfitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eEditable equipment and fit-out cost for therapy space.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"pt_gym_outfitting\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Physical therapy gym outfitting\" data-capex-note=\"Editable equipment and fit-out cost for therapy space.\" data-lean=\"50000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-full=\"75000\" name=\"pt_gym_outfitting\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"60,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture, computers, and patient systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eClinic furnishings, treatment tables, EHR setup, and IT infrastructure.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"furniture_it_systems\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Furniture, computers, and patient systems\" data-capex-note=\"Clinic furnishings, treatment tables, EHR setup, and IT infrastructure.\" data-lean=\"70000\" data-base=\"90000\" data-full=\"110000\" name=\"furniture_it_systems\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"90,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers scope creep, equipment overruns, and launch surprises.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"25\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"10\" data-base=\"15\" data-full=\"20\" value=\"15\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e15%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$431,250\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$375,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$56,250\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eFacility buildout and leasehold improvements\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"facility_buildout\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 29%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"facility_buildout\"\u003e29%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"diagnostics_assessment_systems\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 21%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"diagnostics_assessment_systems\"\u003e21%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBalance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"balance_vestibular_platform\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"balance_vestibular_platform\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePT gym\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"pt_gym_outfitting\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 16%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"pt_gym_outfitting\"\u003e16%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFurniture\/IT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"furniture_it_systems\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 24%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"furniture_it_systems\"\u003e24%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcluded costs\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator excludes payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, working capital, inventory, marketing, loan fees, credentialing delays, and ongoing operating expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does this financial model screenshot show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tab lists startup \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e and costs in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/concussion-clinic-financial-model\"\u003eConcussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e; review categories, timing, amounts, depreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eScreenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAPEX and launch spend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayroll timing and runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak-even and collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/concussion-clinic-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_555a5068-b12a-4284-b27b-8059008926f6.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/concussion-clinic-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_555a5068-b12a-4284-b27b-8059008926f6.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Financial Model capex inputs tab showing capital expenditure categories and customizable purchase timing, useful life and financing to plan equipment, facility and IT investment for accurate cash flow and funding needs.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat drives concussion clinic equipment costs and buildout costs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eConcussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e, the big equipment costs come from how many exam rooms you build, how deep the therapy gym is, and whether you add a vestibular rehab area; the clearest price points in the research are \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for neuroimaging software and \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for a balance and vestibular platform. Buildout cost is driven by reception, exam rooms, clinician offices, privacy, electrical, lighting, flooring, and \u003cstrong\u003eAmericans with Disabilities Act\u003c\/strong\u003e access, plus signage and landlord improvement allowances. Don’t assume you need \u003cstrong\u003ecomputed tomography\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic resonance imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e equipment if referral relationships can cover imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEquipment spend drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam room count\u003c\/strong\u003e sets core fit-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTherapy gym depth\u003c\/strong\u003e adds space and gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVestibular rehab area\u003c\/strong\u003e needs dedicated tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e neuroimaging software is a listed cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuildout cost drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e balance platform is a listed cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance tools and testing platforms add up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReception, offices, and privacy raise spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical, lighting, flooring, and access matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow should I turn concussion clinic startup costs into a funding plan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the funding plan into a cash-timing map for the \u003cstrong\u003eConcussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e: fund the upfront CAPEX, the first-month fixed burn, and the delay before payer cash comes back. Month 1 fixed costs are \u003cstrong\u003e$19,650\u003c\/strong\u003e and support payroll is \u003cstrong\u003e$39,167\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the first cash gap is \u003cstrong\u003e$58,817\u003c\/strong\u003e before revenue. Then layer in the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e software suite, \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e balance platform, physical therapy gym outfitting, and Year 1 prices of \u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$275\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$175\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$185\u003c\/strong\u003e across the service lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront-load cash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 cash need:\u003c\/strong\u003e $58,817\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Month 1 to Month 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware suite:\u003c\/strong\u003e $45,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e $35,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild the ramp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeurologist visit price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeuropsychology visit price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $275\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical therapy visit price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $175\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Year 1 capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500% to 700%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs of opening a concussion clinic should I plan for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re opening a Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic, the hidden cost is the cash you burn \u003cstrong\u003ebefore collections start\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just the monthly rent. For the setup side, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-open\/concussion-clinic\"\u003eHow To Launch Concussion Assessment And Treatment Clinic Business?\u003c\/a\u003e Plan for credentialing delays, provider enrollment, HIPAA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies, staff training, and reserve cash for the gap. Also separate launch spend from ongoing costs like \u003cstrong\u003e$3,200\u003c\/strong\u003e malpractice binders, \u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e EHR software, \u003cstrong\u003e$12,500\u003c\/strong\u003e rent deposits, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,400\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities and high-speed data, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,100\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning, \u003cstrong\u003e60%\u003c\/strong\u003e billing and collection fees, and referral development tied to \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePre-open cash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for payer credentialing delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget provider enrollment time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay for HIPAA policy setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover OSHA policy work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOngoing burn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalpractice binders: \u003cstrong\u003e$3,200\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEHR subscription: \u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRent deposits tied to \u003cstrong\u003e$12,500\u003c\/strong\u003e rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilities, data, cleaning: \u003cstrong\u003e$1,400\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$1,100\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table breaks startup build-out costs from excluded launch cash needs for a concussion assessment and treatment clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$305,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$800,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,105,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"95000\" data-base=\"110000\" data-high=\"125000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacility Leasehold Improvements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$110,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eBuild-out scope, exam rooms, and clinical space prep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"50000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-high=\"70000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Therapy Gym Outfitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$60,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRehab equipment, mats, and therapy station setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"45000\" data-base=\"55000\" data-high=\"65000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Furnishings and Treatment Tables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$55,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePatient rooms, tables, seating, and front-office setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"55000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeuroimaging Software Suite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSoftware license scope, implementation, and training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"30000\" data-base=\"35000\" data-high=\"42000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance and Vestibular Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$35,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePlatform specs, calibration, and install requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"700000\" data-base=\"800000\" data-high=\"900000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$800,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLaunch payroll, rent, insurance, and collection timing before steady receipts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges reflect researched assumptions; excluded cash covers launch payroll, rent, and other non-CAPEX startup needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eConcussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFacility Buildout and Leasehold Improvements Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eClinic Buildout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concussion clinic buildout is usually \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e or a pre-opening lease cost, not ongoing rent. Budget for reception, exam rooms, clinician offices, a therapy or balance area, privacy, flooring, lighting, electrical, signage, and \u003cstrong\u003eADA\u003c\/strong\u003e access, then size it from square footage, room count, and local contractor quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse room counts and lease terms to price the job. A bigger vestibular therapy room or physical therapy gym pushes costs up fast, so ask for quotes by trade, not one lump sum. Treat landlord improvement allowances as a lease offset, and keep ongoing rent out of startup cost except deposits or working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount exam and therapy rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each trade separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate deposits from rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLease Cash\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e$12,500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly facility rent as the planning anchor for cash tied to the lease, then refine runway with deposit terms and timing. That number is not buildout spend. It only helps you size pre-opening cash needs until patient revenue starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep It Tight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep finishes clinical, durable, and easy to clean, and avoid overbuilding unused space. The fastest savings usually come from smaller square footage, fewer custom walls, and a landlord allowance that covers part of the improvement bill before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eDiagnostic, Assessment, and Treatment Equipment Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEssential gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the tools that support intake, exam, balance testing, vestibular rehab, and patient tracking. The only priced assets given are the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e neuroimaging software suite and the \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e balance and vestibular platform, for \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e total before the unpriced physical therapy gym outfitting line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat to budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line should cover concussion assessment equipment, exam equipment, treatment tables, balance and gait tools, vestibular and ocular-motor therapy tools, physical therapy equipment, computers, and basic monitoring gear. Price it with \u003cstrong\u003eunits × unit cost\u003c\/strong\u003e, vendor quotes, room count, provider count, and expected patient volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate must-have from premium gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse written quotes for each asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch purchases to visit volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpend control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the build lean by buying for the actual service menu first, then adding extras only after demand shows up. Do not assume you need computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or hospital-grade imaging. The clinic can start with targeted diagnostic and rehab tools, not a hospital imaging stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy for core visits first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay premium systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip hospital-style imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRight-size the build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right equipment mix depends on \u003cstrong\u003ereferral strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprovider count\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eexpected patient volume\u003c\/strong\u003e. A clinic with more follow-up rehab and less imaging needs a different setup than one built around heavy diagnostic testing. Tie every purchase to room use, visit flow, and how often balance and vestibular work will run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eMedical Software, Testing Platforms, and Data Security Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSoftware Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concussion clinic’s software stack covers \u003cstrong\u003eEHR\u003c\/strong\u003e, practice management, scheduling, claims, patient portal, telehealth, outcome tracking, neurocognitive testing, cybersecurity, hardware, and backups. The known recurring anchor is \u003cstrong\u003e$850 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for EHR and patient portal. Treat implementation and hardware as one-time startup costs, not monthly overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate this line in two buckets: recurring software and one-time setup. Use \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the neuroimaging software suite CAPEX line, then add \u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e per month for EHR and portal. Diagnostic software licensing is \u003cstrong\u003e35%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue in Years \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Years \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eHIPAA\u003c\/strong\u003e planning and access controls belong in launch scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut waste by buying only the modules tied to your service menu and patient volume. Don’t bury \u003cstrong\u003eHIPAA\u003c\/strong\u003e controls, backups, or implementation in later phases; gaps there get expensive fast. The best savings come from avoiding premium add-ons you won’t use and from keeping one-time hardware separate from recurring subscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLaunch Budget\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the launch budget with a clear split: one-time software setup, hardware, and security work upfront; then \u003cstrong\u003e$850\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly for core platform access, plus revenue-based diagnostic licensing at \u003cstrong\u003e35%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Years \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Years \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e. That keeps cash planning clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Credentialing, Insurance, Legal, and Compliance Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompliance Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concussion clinic needs entity formation, state clinic setup, payer enrollment, provider licensing support, credentialing, legal review, HIPAA policies, OSHA procedures, and malpractice coverage. Budget starts with quote-based legal and admin work, then adds recurring insurance and billing fees. \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional malpractice insurance is $3,200 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, and billing and collection fees run at \u003cstrong\u003e60% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line covers the rules and filings that let the clinic bill and operate cleanly. The estimate depends on state, provider type, services, and payer contracts. Use legal quotes, enrollment counts, and months of coverage. If lab testing is offered, add CLIA steps. \u003cstrong\u003eCredentialing delays can push reimbursement out\u003c\/strong\u003e, so build extra runway before cash starts coming in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount providers and payers first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice legal review by task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget for delayed collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow To Control It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart credentialing early, before opening day, so reimbursement can begin sooner. Use one compliance plan for HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies instead of custom work for every issue. Keep lab testing out unless it changes care enough to justify CLIA work. One clean rule: \u003cstrong\u003eno credentialing, no cash\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmit payer files early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse templates where allowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate setup from monthly fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash Risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost is not just one-time setup. The real strain is the monthly burn from \u003cstrong\u003e$3,200 malpractice insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e60% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e for billing and collections, while credentialing can delay first payments. Plan this as both startup cash and operating runway, not a small admin fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness, Training, and Launch Marketing Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReadiness Payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line covers recruiting, onboarding, pre-opening payroll, and workflow setup for the medical director, clinic manager, front desk, billing, and referral process. Year 1 support payroll is about \u003cstrong\u003e$39,167\u003c\/strong\u003e per month, or \u003cstrong\u003e$470,000\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, built from \u003cstrong\u003e$240,000\u003c\/strong\u003e medical director, \u003cstrong\u003e$85,000\u003c\/strong\u003e clinic manager, \u003cstrong\u003e$55,000\u003c\/strong\u003e patient care coordinator, \u003cstrong\u003e$42,000\u003c\/strong\u003e front desk, and \u003cstrong\u003e$48,000\u003c\/strong\u003e medical assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHire and Train\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the spend tight by training staff before opening and using mock patient flow for front desk and billing. Do not hire ahead of demand; the clinic already plans for \u003cstrong\u003e2 neurolog\nists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 neuropsychologist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2 physical therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 vestibular specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 occupational therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e, so each role should tie to booked visits and clear referral volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Reach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunch marketing and referral development is modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue, so this is not a small line item. Use it for school, athletic, and physician outreach, opening campaigns, and partnership setup; the math only works if those channels fill the multi-specialty schedule fast enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGo-Live Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the medical director’s readiness, clinic manager setup, staff training, and billing workflows before the first patient walks in. The cost is highest when launch dates slip, because payroll starts before referral volume does, so tie opening tasks to a hard calendar and clear go-live checks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Concussion Assessment and Treatment Clinic Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"Scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or final bids.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eLean keeps the clinic referral-first with less space and slower equipment spend. Base matches the modeled Year 1 team, while Full adds rehab depth, more staff runway, and higher working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, Base, and Full launch cost comparison\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest spend\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel match\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Start with a referral-led clinic, smaller space, and only the core systems needed to open.\"\u003eStart with a referral-led clinic, smaller space, and only the core systems needed to open.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Open with the modeled Year 1 provider mix and the core equipment needed to run diagnostics and treatment from day one.\"\u003eOpen with the modeled Year 1 provider mix and the core equipment needed to run diagnostics and treatment from day one.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Build for broader rehab use, a larger therapy gym, and more working capital so the clinic can scale toward Year 5 staffing.\"\u003eBuild for broader rehab use, a larger therapy gym, and more working capital so the clinic can scale toward Year 5 staffing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use fewer owned systems, a tighter staffing runway, and delay premium equipment until demand proves out.\"\u003eUse fewer owned systems, a tighter staffing runway, and delay premium equipment until demand proves out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Run a standard clinic footprint with 2 neurologists, 1 neuropsychologist, 2 physical therapists, 1 vestibular specialist, and 1 occupational therapist, plus the $80,000 known priced CAPEX.\"\u003eRun a standard clinic footprint with 2 neurologists, 1 neuropsychologist, 2 physical therapists, 1 vestibular specialist, and 1 occupational therapist, plus the $80,000 known priced CAPEX.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Add broader rehab tools, deeper staffing runway, and enough cash to support leasehold improvements and ramp-up.\"\u003eAdd broader rehab tools, deeper staffing runway, and enough cash to support leasehold improvements and ramp-up.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Smaller rent; basic diagnostics; fewer staff; delayed rehab gear\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelayed rehab gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Core CAPEX; Year 1 provider mix; staffing; billing fees; clinic overhead\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 provider mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebilling fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclinic overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Therapy gym; rehab tools; staffing runway; leasehold improvements; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapy gym\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erehab tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleasehold improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$150,000 - $250,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$150,000 - $250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eTight cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$300,000 - $450,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$300,000 - $450,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBalanced build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$800,000 - $1,100,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$800,000 - $1,100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigh cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for founders testing local referral volume or keeping launch risk low.\"\u003eBest for founders testing local referral volume or keeping launch risk low.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for operators who want the core clinic model without overbuilding on day one.\"\u003eBest for operators who want the core clinic model without overbuilding on day one.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for teams planning a fuller buildout and a longer path to scaled utilization.\"\u003eBest for teams planning a fuller buildout and a longer path to scaled utilization.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or final bids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303495835891,"sku":"concussion-clinic-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/concussion-clinic-startup-costs.webp?v=1782679559","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/concussion-clinic-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models 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