Healthcare Practice Funding

Medical & Dental
Practice Funding

Private practice owners face capital challenges banks don't understand — insurance reimbursement lag, equipment requirements, and patient experience investment. MCA evaluates your deposit history, moves in 24–48 hours, and doesn't require the collateral or 2-year minimum that traditional healthcare lending demands.

Quick Answer

Medical and dental practices qualify for MCA with 6+ months in business, $8,000+/month in deposits (including insurance reimbursements and patient copays), and a 500+ FICO. Practices with strong out-of-pocket patient payment collection qualify most easily. Insurance reimbursement deposits count. Funded in 24–48 hours, no collateral, no lengthy bank process.

Healthcare Practice Types We Fund

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Dental Practices
General, cosmetic, pediatric, orthodontic
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Medical Clinics
Family medicine, urgent care, specialty clinics
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Chiropractic
Chiropractic offices, sports injury, spine clinics
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Physical Therapy
PT clinics, sports rehab, occupational therapy
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Optometry
Eye care practices, optical retail, vision therapy
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Dermatology
Dermatology, aesthetics, skin care clinics
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Mental Health
Therapy practices, counseling centers, psychiatry
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Med Spa
Medical aesthetics, Botox, injectables, laser treatments
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Podiatry
Foot and ankle care, diabetic foot clinics
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Urgent Care
Freestanding urgent care, walk-in clinics

What Medical & Dental Practices Use MCA For

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Diagnostic Equipment
Typical: $15,000–$80,000
X-ray, digital imaging, laser systems, ultrasound units — when equipment financing timelines don't fit the need.
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Office Renovation
Typical: $20,000–$60,000
Patient experience upgrades, waiting room renovation, exam room modernization, new signage.
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EHR/EMR Software
Typical: $8,000–$25,000
Implementation, training, and transition costs for new electronic health record systems.
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Staff Hiring
Typical: $10,000–$30,000
Recruiting, credentialing, and onboarding payroll bridge for new physicians, dentists, or specialists.
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Supply Inventory
Typical: $5,000–$20,000
Dental supplies, medical consumables, PPE, injection supplies, or specialty treatment materials.
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New Patient Marketing
Typical: $5,000–$15,000
Google Ads for local healthcare search, mailers, patient referral programs, and reputation management.

Insurance Reimbursement & MCA — What You Need to Know

Most medical practices mix insurance and cash-pay revenue. Here's how each affects your MCA profile.

✓ Stronger MCA Profile
  • Strong cash-pay / out-of-pocket patient component
  • Insurance reimbursements depositing within 30 days
  • Consistent monthly deposit total (not wildly variable)
  • Copay collection at point of service depositing daily
  • Med spa or aesthetics revenue (mostly out-of-pocket)
  • Low denial/write-off rate on insurance claims
⚠️ Considerations
  • Heavy Medicare/Medicaid (slow reimbursement cycles)
  • 60–90 day insurance payment lag creates deposit gaps
  • High claim denial rate reduces net deposits
  • Practice revenue depositing to personal (not business) account
  • Revenue split across multiple accounts
  • Billing company holding funds before transmitting to practice

Note: Medical practices with significant insurance billing should make sure all reimbursement deposits flow into a single business account before applying. A split across multiple bank accounts will understate your qualifying average.

Medical Practice MCA Approval Snapshot

Monthly Deposits
Strong: $20,000+/month
Acceptable: $8,000–$20,000
Risk: Under $8,000
NSF Frequency
Strong: 0 per month
Acceptable: 1–2 per month
Risk: 3+ per month
FICO Score
Strong: 620+
Acceptable: 550–619
Minimum: 500
Time in Practice
Strong: 2+ years
Acceptable: 6–24 months
Minimum: 6 months

Medical & Dental Practice Funding FAQs

Can a medical or dental practice get a merchant cash advance?

Yes. Medical and dental practices that accept copays, cash, and card payments qualify for MCA. Practices with consistent patient volume and regular deposit patterns are solid candidates. Requirements: 6+ months in business, $8,000+/month in deposits, 500+ FICO.

Does insurance reimbursement income count toward MCA deposits?

Yes. Insurance reimbursement deposits from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers count, provided they deposit directly to your business bank account. MCA underwriting uses what actually deposits — not what's billed. Practices with high claim write-off rates will have a lower effective deposit average.

Can a chiropractic or physical therapy practice get MCA?

Yes. Chiropractic, physical therapy, and other allied health businesses qualify for MCA with the same criteria. Practices with strong cash-pay or health savings account patient mix have especially clean deposit patterns for underwriting.

Why would a medical practice choose MCA over equipment financing?

MCA moves in 24–48 hours with minimal paperwork. Equipment financing typically requires 2+ years in business, 650+ FICO, equipment quotes, and 2–4 weeks to close. For urgent equipment needs or practices that don't meet traditional financing criteria, MCA is significantly faster and more accessible.

Can a practice with insurance reimbursement lag get MCA?

Yes. Insurance lag is a common cash flow challenge and doesn't disqualify a practice. Underwriters evaluate the consistent pattern of deposits, even when delayed by insurance cycles. Practices with a strong cash-pay component alongside insurance income present the cleanest files.

What can medical and dental practices use MCA for?

Common uses: diagnostic equipment, office renovation, EHR/EMR software, staff hiring, supply inventory, and new patient marketing. No restrictions on use within the practice. Many practices use MCA when equipment financing timelines don't fit an immediate need.

Can a dental practice get funded without a bank loan?

Yes. MCA provides dental practices with 24–48 hour funding based on bank deposit history — not collateral, 2-year requirements, or formal financial statements. Practices that have been turned down by banks for equipment loans often qualify for MCA based on their patient payment deposit patterns.

Private Practice Growth Shouldn't Wait on Banks

One-page application, 3 months of bank statements, funded in 24–48 hours. No collateral, no lengthy approval process. Insurance reimbursement deposits count. Call 330-238-3003 to discuss your practice's specific deposit structure.

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