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IOP STARTUP & IMPLEMENTATION

IOP Startup & Implementation Consulting

Learn from my experience building and operating an IOP — so you can make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and launch with greater confidence.

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Dr. Chime Ajiere seated at his desk in his office
Built from operating experienceDr. Chime Ajiere, DNP, APRN

THE $350,000 STORY

I was quoted $350,000 to start an IOP. I built my own instead.

When I decided to start an intensive outpatient program, the quote I was given to build it was $350,000. I could not afford it — so I found another way. Getting there was not easy. I made costly mistakes, learned expensive lessons, and figured out what actually works. Today, I operate my own program, and I help other healthcare entrepreneurs navigate the startup process while avoiding the mistakes that cost me time and money.

OPERATOR EXPERIENCE

Experience in the work.
Guidance for your build.

Guidance from someone who has actually built and operated an IOP.

Dr. Chime Ajiere, DNP, APRN is a dual board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He founded and operates Zoelife Psychiatric Services and Zoelife Recovery Services (IOP/PHP) in Frankfort, Illinois, is licensed in 40+ states, and was recognized as a 2023 America's Top NP winner. This consulting is hands-on and practical — built on operating experience, not theory.

WHAT THE CONSULTING COVERS

Starting an IOP is more than just opening your doors.

There are a lot of moving parts. My IOP consulting includes guidance on:

  1. 01

    Program Development

    program design and clinical structure, from levels of care to weekly schedules.

  2. 02

    State Regulations & Compliance

    state licensure, program requirements, operational workflows and policies.

  3. 03

    Staffing Requirements

    staffing and team development: the roles you need and when you need them.

  4. 04

    Insurance Credentialing

    insurance credentialing and payer contracts for your program.

  5. 05

    Billing & Reimbursement

    billing, reimbursement, and revenue strategy that fits how IOPs actually get paid.

  6. 06

    Patient Acquisition

    marketing and patient acquisition so your program launches with a path to a full census.

HOW IT WORKS

You don't have to figure it out alone.

  1. 01

    Book your IOP consulting call

    a working conversation about your state, your timeline, and your goals.

  2. 02

    Get your launch map

    the sequence for your state: program design, compliance, staffing, credentialing, billing, and acquisition.

  3. 03

    Build with guidance

    hands-on consulting as you implement, so avoidable mistakes get caught before they cost you.

IOP consulting is a premium specialty service, separate from the 90-Day Practice Growth Program. Packages and pricing are scoped on your consulting call, based on your state and how much hands-on support you want.

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