Our expertise is in helping you make the most of yours.

Posted by R and L Advisor On July, 2009

As a physician-owned practice, a large or small hospital or a specialty healthcare institution, you know it takes careful planning and innovative thinking to move your enterprise forward. The question is, with the many demands you face on a daily basis, will you be able to find the time to implement change? Even more importantly, do you have the expertise?

Healthcare Experts

Managed Healthcare Services

Posted by R and L Advisor On July, 2009

Business Development

Focused Business Development

Managed Care

Financial Alignment

Market Analysis

Managed Healthcare Services

Case Studies: Axcess Diagnostics

Posted by R and L Advisor On July, 2009

Initially engaged to review the Axcess Managed Care portfolio in 2005, R and L completed a Managed Care Matrix and recommended a range of options from "terminate" to "renegotiate". We fully implemented the agreed-upon strategy and the client now has better paying agreements with improved language.

Case Studies: Axcess Diagnostics

Our Clients

Posted by R and L Advisor On July, 2009

Axcess Diagnostics

Harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Lighthouse at Mays Landing

Manatee County Rural Health Services, Inc.

Sarasota Interventional Radiology

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Urgent Care Center of SW Florida

Civix

Bowes Imaging

Manatee Glens

Infectious Disease Associates

Healthcare Clients

People: Marc Lazarus

President and CEO

Former CEO of three successful hospitals and often dubbed the "turn-around-champ", our team leader Marc Lazarus incites effective action wherever he goes. Several decades of comprehensive healthcare administration experience, a solid educational background and his cut-to-the-chase style resulted in a winning combination for the institutions Mr. Lazarus has worked with.

Marc Lazarus

People: John Swisher

Principal – Marketing

Mr. Swisher has been involved in the highly successful marketing of a variety of products and services, many of them hospitals and health-related services. His vast experience in branding banks, fast-food, not-for-profit organizations, universities and sports teams has proven to be an eclectic combination by which Mr. Swisher draws creative marketing. He looks at healthcare in a completely different way, with a unique perspective other consultants are unable to offer.

John Swisher

People: Leonard A. Stept M.D.,FACS

Medical Director

A board certified urologic surgeon for 35 years, and Chief of Urology at the hospitals in which he has practiced, Dr. Stept has insight through vast experience. From hospitals to private practice, educational facilities, laboratories and insurance companies – Dr. Stept has been a part of many institutions where his contribution have created more efficient and thorough patient care.

Leonard A. Stept M.D.,FACS

Many times, companies’ slip-up of trying to work out large financial, accounting and other business related crisis within organization. Such mistakes are occurred by not having a skilled third party consulting firm get involved, assess the problem, and offer an unbiased resolution. Ignoring large financial and management crisis can put any company in a big disaster; however it can be avoided if the suitable third party consulting company is allowed to get involved.


Finding the appropriate consulting company to assist with possible problems can be a mammoth task. There are several healthcare consulting companies to choose from and each one specializes in their own service area.


So, how do you go about choosing the appropriate firm to undertake your business financial or management problems? The answer is research and asking many questions about their marketing techniques, strategic planning, business development, technologies and products. Spending a few hours of careful research to find a capable consulting firm can potentially put off years of headache.


Let’s have a glance at the most common question to ask while choosing the healthcare consulting company:

How long has the healthcare consulting company been in business? This plain question will help you to understand not only how long it has been existed, but what kind of businesses they help.


How many employees work at the company? Having more employees doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be given the best service. Though, more employees usually mean the consulting firm has more resources available. The more resources available, the better off your company will be.

A healthcare center is like a human body. All parts work well, much to insure positive results – health of patient, time and staff to get things done on time. A healthcare management facility is more than just the doctors and nurses. The administrative staff and all other support staff are also crucial.


Organize just about specific goals

Goals are very important since they are organized around the work management life cycle. More than that, properly-set goals can be extremely inspiring, and how you've come to setting and achieving goals. Don't just throw a team together, without a clear goal for them. Before creating a team together, set goals properly for team and for each individuals.


Use Surveys

Surveys are one of the most commonly used tools to measure quality improvement wherever services are offered. It has many good applications, if it is well designed and analyzed than it can provide tons of information. Surveys are an important tool in finding out the opinions of your patients and employees.


Select a team leader

Your next need is to select a team leader. Make sure the person you selected as a team leader is also able to keep the team on task and be able to keep the morale of the team always up. A good team leader can assist move a new group into a positive and supportive team. Some of the steps in team development are: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing. Collect information on quality improvement ideas from all areas and staff. Also, organize status meetings on weekly, monthly or bimonthly basis.


Industry Updates

Keep eye on industry updates. Participate on various online marketing and promotional activities, such as supplier profile, documents, webinars, seminars, online audio and video media presentations.


Besides above, another significant factor to consider prior to the start-up phase is the criteria and procedures for writing of outsourced accounts such as uncollectible and contractual allowances.


More information: http://www.rlhealthcareadvisors.com

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