Opening a medical centre in French-speaking Switzerland is a demanding project where medical questions are only part of the challenge. Market, financing, permits and organisation determine success.
The structuring steps
- Market study and choice of location: the catchment area and existing supply determine viability.
- Business plan and financing: a solid file is essential to convince banks and partners.
- Cantonal permits: operation, cantonal doctor requirements and, where applicable, cantonal pharmacist.
- Fit-out and organisation: functional design, recruitment and administrative processes.
The most common pitfalls
Underestimating permit timelines, neglecting regulatory compliance, or building an over-optimistic business model: these upstream mistakes are paid for heavily later.
The advantage of an operator partner
Having already opened centres changes everything: you know where to focus effort and how to avoid blind spots. MediGestion has developed four medical centres and supports each project from idea to opening.