Professional Consulting for Professional Physicians SM Though I have been engaged by those in other specialties for a variety of needs, I have specific expertise in anesthesiology and other hospital-based disciplines. If you think you're looking for someone to assist you within the areas listed below, please Contact Me and I'll advise if I may be of help. If what you need is not within my bailiwick, I will be happy to refer you to someone through the network of consultants I know. Though I service multiple specialties, with over 29 years of experience I hold the unique background of being the only person in the US representing a third-generation family member serving the needs of anesthesiologists. Dating back to 1954, Covell is a respected name in the medical business field. Group Formation Guidance I will assist you in determining... What type of entity to form* How to pick colleagues for different positions How to retain existing health and retirement plans How to operate as a "group" instead of just a "group of individuals" How to socialize your payor mix but retain the capitalistic incentive to do cases How to reimburse for non-revenue-producing efforts such as committee meeting attendance *You can amalgamate without sacrificing your individual autonomy! Contract Analysis, Negotiation & Mediation Have you been offered a contract by other physicians, a hospital or third-party payor? Do you think you need a contract with other physicians, a hospital or third-party payor? I will help you... Determine what to look for in a contract Determine what's fair and what's onerous Compare the terms to those of other contracts Negotiate the contract for you or with you Mediate a contract dispute to a successful resolution Billing Office & Practice Management Assessment How do you calculate a meaningful collection percentage (and how does it compare)? How do you verify that your write-off's are legitimate and in accordance with your guidelines? How do you safeguard against loopholes through which your money gets into someone else's wallet? Whether you have your own office or employ an outside billing service, you should be concerned. I can advise you on the above and more without the ulterior motive of trying to get your billing business. Has Your Situation Turned Into a Disaster or Lawsuit?!? Are you a victim of discrimination? Are you being sued for discrimination? Are you fighting with a third-party payor over payment? Is there a disagreement over a separation between an individual and a group? Are you going through a divorce and need your accounts receivable or earning power valuated? Do you need an expert to help settle any of these issues? In addition to acting as a mediator I am a superior court qualified expert witness. Why Should You Seek My Services? If you're down to this point and still reading, chances are you should at least call. Why? Because even if you had all of the information and resources to do the above things yourself, you are a physician (or hospital administrator?). If you're a physician, why spend your hard- earned time struggling with something you don't enjoy, don't fully comprehend and don't do on a regular basis? It would be like me giving myself an anesthetic... The outcome is bleak! If you're an administrator and your issue involves your anesthesia department, you should call because anesthesia doesn't work the same as other specialties. I speak the anesthesiologists' language and can help you develop an RFP, select from submitted proposals or just plain help you and your anesthesiologists get back on track. Let me do for you what I've done for hundreds of others. I have 29 years of experience and I am the only third-generation person in the country working in this field. I've watched the medical community like a goldfish bowl my entire life. Not only do I know how to get the job done, I know what caused certain issues in the US and why some things work while others don't. Read my Background Narrative, then call me or send me a confidential message. Tell me what's going on in your world and I'll tell you what I think your options are. I've worked with individual physicians, physician groups and hospital administrators in many states. I accept projects anywhere in the US as well as internationally and I look forward to hearing from you. References Available Home | Background Narrative | Testimonials | Published Articles | Contact