Revenue Cycle Optimization Multiple industry drivers are making it more important than ever for health systems and payers to address payment and reimbursement practices. Freed’s healthcare revenue cycle management solutions bring consultants to the table who are highly qualified to help maximize your revenue potential. Basic healthcare payment processes remain crucial to your organization’s fiscal health. Freed has the proven experience and independent partiality it takes to expertly evaluate every aspect of your organization’s revenue cycle — from a provider, patient and health plan perspective. Provider revenue cycle evaluation, patient experience assessments, and improvement implementation Health plan claims payment and risk adjustment evaluation Evaluation of vendor partner performance and support Reporting and analytics assessment and optimization Technical solution review and improvements
Reimbursement Models Reimbursement models are becoming more complicated as the federal government and payors look for ways to increase value in our healthcare system. As a result, successfully implementing and managing multiple reimbursement methods has become an even more daunting task for most healthcare organizations. Freed consultants help clients design and implement new processes and solutions to support existing and emerging reimbursement models, such as value-based care. Design and implementation of quality measures to drive more efficient and lower-cost care aligned with maximizing value-based reimbursement Design and implementation of system-wide approaches to managing risk arrangements Creation of centralized processes for monitoring and analysis of risk arrangement opportunities and industry changes Management of payor and claims analysis for existing fee-for-service and capitation arrangements
Network Contracting and Management Provider networks afford health plans a unique opportunity to offer superior access to quality care for your members. The experts at Freed understand the competitive advantage that can be gained by closely managing your network to improve cost-efficiency and quality along with member experiences. Provider network modeling, contracting and credentialing optimization Provider performance incentives and measurement Provider network evaluation and growth strategies Assessment of supporting vendor capabilities (i.e., utilization review) Network management design for new services and associated payment models
Chris Jaeger, MD Vice President, Client Solutions Over 20 years as a practicing physician, medical informatics expert, and executive leader Proven track record of leading successful large-scale, complex, multi-stakeholder transformational initiatives An experienced leader in using technology and data to transform payment and care delivery model Bio Detail
Liz Townes Healthcare Consultant Expert problem solver with wide range of revenue cycle experience working with providers, medical groups, and health plans Equally adept at business process optimization and data analysis Reengineered the Short-Doyle billing and reconciliation process for a large health system resulting in first-year savings of $8.3M Bio Detail
Samir Panchal Healthcare Consultant Focuses on top-line revenue growth and expense reduction to improve organizational profitability Provides end-to-end revenue cycle expertise to improve cash acceleration and reduce denials Applies executive-level leadership experience to accelerate technology improvement and reduce manual processes across the revenue management continuum Bio Detail
Scott Walkiewicz Healthcare Consultant Navigates complex organizations to redesign provider contracting functions and lead the network management design for new products and services Combines health plan industry experience with analytical expertise to implement new solutions, organizational models, and process changes to support growth strategies Adept at working across functional teams to set clients up for immediate and long-term success Bio Detail
Healthcare Operations Consulting The rapid evolution of healthcare is forcing all organizations to continuously adjust. Freed has the expert consultants you need to advance your operational improvements, from business practices to care delivery, to care management practices and facilities planning. Learn More
Healthcare Strategy Consulting Implementing sustainable, strategic change in healthcare has always been a challenge. That’s why so many organizations turn to Freed Associates. Our healthcare consultants not only guide senior leadership to help make transformation initiatives a reality, but we also roll up our sleeves and work side by side with your implementation teams to get initiatives across the finish line. Learn More
Healthcare Analytics & Technology Consulting Improving efficiencies and delivering better care depends on robust data analytics capabilities and well-designed systems. Freed has decades of experience helping to realize the value of these investments, from data strategy and analytics initiatives to digital transformation and complex system implementations. Learn More
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Consulting Meeting state and federal-issued regulations is an intensely confusing, time-consuming and constant endeavor. Freed can help you accurately interpret regulations, evaluate appropriate actions, drive impact assessments, achieve regulatory preparedness and successfully complete health plan audits. Learn More