Healthcare
As Pensacola has proven to be a successful healthcare hub, O'Sullivan Creel, LLP has developed a niche within the firm specifically designed to offer a full-range of financial services uniquely designed to meet the needs of today's practices.
The firm's client base within our Healthcare division includes more than 100 physicians representing more than 20 specialties and sub-specialties from solo practitioners to large group practices. Our team also offers services to dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, outpatient surgical centers, nursing homes and multiple medical ancillary service providers.
"Our team members can offer advice and solutions regarding the merging of practices, the latest regulatory updates, income division, credentialing, setting up a new practice, or simply the day-to-day operations of a busy practice," says Stephen Burgess, partner and healthcare leader of O'Sullivan Creel, LLP. "We have the experience and practical knowledge to keep medical organizations in tip-top health."From the need for greater organizational efficiencies to compliance with ever-changing regulations, the financial affairs of a hospital or healthcare system pose many challenges. In order to survive and thrive in an increasingly volatile healthcare environment, O'Sullivan Creel helps medical practices perform at maximum efficiency. The firm offers an annual "Healthy Practice" check up for physicians to ensure the financial health of the practice, through a series of steps that include:
- Benchmarking the practice against the competition.
- Evaluating billing and collecting policies
- Analyzing controls against embezzlement
- Hiring and rewarding a caring staff
- Implementing a technology plan that matches computer technology with a company's long-range strategies
Healthcare professionals are faced with a multitude of financial and operational issues in this highly complex industry. The Healthcare division specialists at O'Sullivan Creel have experience assisting practices with these difficulties so that healthcare providers are able to concentrate on their patients.
For more information, call Stephen Burgess at 435-7400 or e-mail sburgess@osullivancreel.com.