MGMA Practice Operations data consistently shows that practices under 5 providers most often outsource billing and credentialing while keeping front-desk and clinical operations in-house. Weigh your practice size, function in question, volume, budget, expertise requirements, growth plan, and MSO fit to decide whether building in-house or partnering externally fits the function better.
Compare Build the Capability In-House vs Partner Externally (Outsource or MSO) and get a data-driven recommendation for your situation.