From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Building a Referral Base
Originally published in Cosmetic Dermatology
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Schlessinger J
Referral bases are a source of immediate and continued revenue, but how they are developed and maintained has changed significantly in the past 2 decades. This article addresses referral bases and their continued maintenance as of 2006, covering cosmetic and medical practices, with a special emphasis on the cosmetic aspect. It also examines whether various referral practices are applicable based on the growth stage of the practice.