Clients

Allux Medical
Performed reimbursement/coding analysis for a venture funded bio-medical start-up , focused on innovative treatment of reactive airway conditions.

American Medical Specialties Organization (AMSO)
Assisted in development and administration of specialty physician networks in Northern California.

Associated Primary Care Medical Group
Assisted with strategic planning, contracting and physician education for primary care IPA in North Florida.

Brown & Toland Physician Service Organization
Assisted with complex HMO contract negotiations to expand physician network for Brown & Toland Medical Group, the largest IPA in Northern California.

California Cancer Resources Medical Group
Completed plans to develop oncology service line management, in conjunction with a regional hospital.

California Clinical Research, Inc.
Assisted with budgeting and operational issues related to ongoing clinical trials for new pharmaceuticals.

Cardiac Device Manufacturer
Provided market research related to a new cardiac device, aimed to assist with acceptance of the device by managed care organizations.

Cardiovascular Medicine and Coronary Interventions
Assisted with managed care planning and business development services for a large, internationally known cardiology practice.

C.A.S.E. Anesthesia
Led successful negotiation of anesthesia agreement with a regional hospital. Follow up on performance metrics, quality measures, and bonus calculations.

CIGNA HealthPlan
Developed PPO/EPO physician network in Northern California. Increased existing panel by 2000 physicians and 15 hospitals in six months.

Cupertino Medical Center
Developed and implemented strategic plan for this busy primary care and occupational medicine clinic. Recruited key physicians. Developed and implemented a successful plan for profitability.

Desert Orthopedics
Served as interim CEO for a leading orthopedic/sports medicine clinic that is the official medical provider to the US Ski Team and US Snow board Team. Stabilized and improved operations, assisted in transition to permanent CEO.

Fresno Surgical Hospital
Assisted with strategy development for managed care contracting. Reviewed contract portfolio, analyzed reimbursement performance and negotiated new contracts.

Healdsburg Medical Group, Inc.
Negotiated capitated contracts for specialty services provided to this primary care IPA.

Identity Management Services Organization
Served as interim CFO. Central to obtaining initial funding, and initiating all financial functions. Developed growth and financial plans that were successfully implemented.

IntraCorp
Coordinated participation of IntraCorp with efforts to develop and administer CIGNA’s provider network in several regions.

Large California IPA
Completed confidential salary survey for key executive position.

Large Group of Pulmonary Specialists
Developed hospital in-patient intensive program, worked with regional hospital.

Loveland Anesthesia
Developed proposal to provide anesthesia services to ASC.

Major California HMO
Helped develop strategy and plan design for highly innovative open access HMO product.

Major West Coast Health System
Developed financial projections to support implementation of reconfigured mental health service line.

MedCath Inc.
Assisted with development of specialty medical groups associated with development of cardiac hospitals.

Millenium Corporation
Completed employee stock option plan for key executives and managers.

Northern California Anesthesia Associates
Developed all managed care agreements with health plans and IPAs. Assisted with hospital relations and strategic planning.

Pacific Gynecologic Specialists
Helped form new physician group for gynecologic oncology, assisted with development of all core business practices and development of several office sites. Developed/negotiated/monitor over 50 payor and IPA contracts.

Plastic Surgeons Institute
Wrote strategic plans and assisted with the establishment of a plastic surgery group practice.

Perclose
Provided market research related to a new cardiac device, aimed to assist with acceptance of the device by managed care organizations.

Private Practice Doctors Medical Group
Assisted with contracting, strategic planning and hospital relations for this multi-specialty IPA in rural South San José, California.

Redwood Empire Obstetricians and Gynecologists Medical Group
Assisted with formation, policies and procedures for an OB/Gyn IPA. Negotiated capitated contract with major health plan.

Regional Hand Center
Provided revenue recovery and revenue cycle management to surgeons and their affiliated hand surgery center. Recovered substantial amounts from under-payments and denied claims.

San Jose Medical Group
Obtained and negotiated 10 major HMO contracts, greatly increasing the growth of this large multispecialty medical group. Developed innovative method for full risk capitation for hospital services. Negotiated hospital service agreements. Capitated many contracted physicians and ancillary vendors.

Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center
Assisted with transition to a capitated MediCal program, reviewed data system requirements and negotiated contracts.

School Health Centers of Santa Clara Valley
Assisted with development of billing procedures and revenue cycle process, and with contracts with major payors.

Sonoma Valley Hospital
Served as interim CFO. Part of team that led financial turnaround and return to profitability. Managed large General Obligation bond offering and proceeds, and provided financial leadership for new wing construction. Presented financial reports at monthly televised board meetings, management representative to Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee. Managed multiple operational departments and managers.

South Bay Endoscopy Center
Assisted with HMO contracting for a physician owned endoscopy center. Obtained substantial contracts in a highly competitive market.

Startup MSO in California
Completed five year financial projections for business plan.

Urgent/Primary Care Clinic with Multiple Locations
Worked with bankruptcy receiver to stabilize financial operations and manage return to profitable operations.

Value HealthPlan
Developed provider contracts with key medical groups and hospitals in San Francisco Bay Area.

Washington Outpatient Surgery Center
Served as interim CEO. Worked with physician board and hospital partner to improve operations and finances. Delivered on profitability, patient satisfaction, and growth.

Zoex Corporation
Wrote business plan and assisted with capital financing for a startup medical device company. Worked with founders to develop marketing and financial plans that led to successful operations and sale of company.