Preparing your medical practice for the transition to TARDOC: 5 practical steps

TARDOC will be implemented from January 2026. To help you prepare and ensure a smooth transition, we have put together a detailed checklist that you can start implementing now!

Transition to TARDOC: What to consider for your medical practice

1. Evaluate your current practices in detail

• Clearly identify the medical procedures affected by significant tariff changes to pinpoint the areas in your practice that will be directly impacted by the transition from TARMED to TARDOC in January 2026.

2. Technical and software updates

• Contact your medical software provider to check whether your practice management software is compatible with TARDOC. If updates are not automatic, schedule them as soon as possible.
• Plan a thorough testing phase to ensure that all software functions correctly before TARDOC is officially implemented.

3. Comprehensive staff training

• Develop a structured training schedule for your staff. Whether for medical personnel, administrative staff, or other healthcare professionals in your practice, it is essential to cover all aspects of the new billing system.
• Plan regular practical workshops. These will help your team become familiar with the changes. If your practice includes multiple specialties directly affected by the transition from TARMED to TARDOC, regular hands-on training will be particularly useful.

4. Financial impact assessment

• Conduct a detailed financial projection of how the transition from TARMED to TARDOC will affect your practice and develop appropriate strategies. With TARDOC, it may be more beneficial to highlight certain services over others. Consider launching targeted campaigns with the OneDoc online appointment booking widget to offset or even take advantage of tariff changes.

5. Proactive communication

• Develop clear and accessible educational materials for your patients. Whether for external or internal use, these materials will help explain the concrete impact of TARDOC to all stakeholders in your practice. Like TARDOC, focus on greater transparency!
• Organize information meetings with your team. Just like training sessions, these meetings will help ensure that your staff communicates consistent messages to patients, promoting transparency and cohesion.

With these key steps, your medical practice will be ready to transition to TARDOC.