Private Practice Business Unit (PPBU)

Guest Speaker: Christiaan van Waart
BCom Management Accounting, BComHons Management Accounting, ACMA CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant), Professional Accountant (SA), Digital Health Certificate (Harvard University)
Co-founder at TrueX Health

Topic:
Private Practice 101: From Locum to Retirement

Talk Summary:
In this comprehensive presentation, Christiaan van Waart shares his professional insights on managing private medical practices in South Africa from inception to retirement. Drawing from his experience as co-founder of TrueX Health, he addresses the unique financial challenges medical practitioners face throughout their careers. The session covers essential knowledge for beginning locum work, establishing a successful practice, implementing effective operational systems, planning for succession, and developing strategies for a secure retirement.

Speaker Backstory:

Growing up in a healthcare family, I've witnessed firsthand how practice administration and financial structures profoundly impact medical professionals' personal and professional lives. This intimate understanding has forged my deep commitment to helping doctors optimize their practice finances. For me, this isn't simply a career but a meaningful mission rooted in personal experience. My greatest fulfillment comes from helping healthcare professionals achieve financial security while avoiding the stress and hardship I've seen affect many medical families. At TrueX, we enable practitioners to focus on exceptional patient care while maintaining a balanced personal life—what I consider my life's purpose.

Duration: 30 minutes (including Q&A)