--- title: How To Navigate The Complex World Of On-Site Vendors description: Launching a clinic or care center is a big job. To keep projects moving, we recommend assigning one dedicated point-of-contact person whose sole duty is to facilitate the clinic launch within your organization. image: https://3928232.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3928232/close-up-compass-direction-841286.jpg --- Blog # How To Navigate The Complex World Of On-Site Vendors By Vera Whole Health | Posted March 8, 2019 Share - - - [Back to blog](http://www.verawholehealth.com/blog/) Launching a clinic or care center is a big job. And deciding on the right partner is key to the success of the entire project. Take an inside look at the second chapter of our recent eBook:  [A Strategic Guide to Planning & Launching An On-Site Clinic](https://content.verawholehealth.com/strategic-guide-to-planning-and-launching-an-on-site-clinic), to learn how to choose the right on- or near-site clinic vendor for your organization. ## Chapter 2: How do I navigate the complex world of on-site vendors? ### Narrow down your list of potential vendors to two or three, and then take a deeper dive into each one. There are no shortcuts here, you’re about to embark on a long journey with one of these clinic providers. Here are some steps to consider before moving into your purchase decision: - Visit a site to see how a vendor’s clinic looks and operates. - Talk to providers and patients to see how their experience with this model compares to a vendor’s claims. - Ask for client references to validate cost savings. As you move closer to a decision, request presentations from your final vendors for your leadership team. Examine their solutions for issues specifically related to your population. When you understand a vendor’s proposed approach you can move confidently into your purchase decision. ## Purchase Decision **It’s critical that you enter a purchase decision with all members of your core decision-making team already on board. **Ask lots of questions, embrace a discovery-oriented process, and make a commitment to move forward as a unified group of collaborators. **The purchase decision phase also represents an early opportunity to form a solid partnership with your on-site clinic vendor.** Don’t be afraid to get what you need, vendors are there to help. You’re going to invest a lot of money so you want a partner, not a sales rep. **Expect some growing pains during the purchase decision. ** As legal teams work to iron out the details of your partnership, there will be challenges. Keep up your motivation and focus on the intent of your pursuit: a long-term solution that will improve the health and well-being of your employees. Ready to dive in? 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