ABSTRACT
The clinical side of pain management is only half the battle. In today’s environment being paid for the professional services you perform can be as complicated as treating your most complex pain patient. There is a wealth of information you must know that really should be classified as nonclinical but is just as important as the clinical information. Business expertise related to pain management is a necessity for every practice. You must recognize that if you do not run the business, the business will run you. This chapter is a place to start building your basic business skills.
