| Practice Profitability Expert to Share Revenue Cycle Management Best Practices at MGMA Conference |
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Galen Advisors CEO to speak in Tennessee ATLANTA- March 22, 2010 – “The Apprentice: Winning the Ultimate Challenge- Practice Management” is a three part series delivered by Galen Advisors CEO and co-founder Jere Pittner at the Tennessee MGMA annual conference on March 23. She will outline a variety of growth strategies including organic expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and ancillary business management and share insights gained from working closely with physicians to develop and execute successful short- and long-term business goals.A practice management veteran in the healthcare industry, Ms. Pittner has engineered a number of highly successful medical practice expansions and managed private practices and ambulatory surgery centers. Her expertise is comprehensive, having directed all financial, operational, and administrative functions for both types of organizations. “Managing a medical practice is more challenging than ever before,” said Pittner. “As reimbursement rates continue to fall and costs increase, we help practice managers do more with less by excelling at Revenue Cycle Management.” Pittner – who has managed staffs from 25 to over 250 people and revenues from $2.5 million to over $60 million – will show practices how to maximize their earning potential while carefully controlling costs. Leveraging Galen Advisors’ role in managing Revenue Cycles for numerous physician practices, Pittner will take questions on operational efficiencies, technology adoption, revenue enhancers, organizational structure, and more. The Medical Group Management Association is the premier membership association for professional administrators and leaders of medical group practices. ABOUT GALEN ADVISORSWith over $130 million in annualized collections, Galen Advisors provides full-service Revenue Cycle Management, real-time Practice Analytics, and Strategic Advisory services for physician practices. Founded by a renowned physician and a veteran practice manager, Galen Advisors helps medical practices improve efficiency and profitability – freeing clients to focus on giving the highest level of patient care. Our seasoned administrators provide professional oversight of practice management that quickly results in higher net revenues, improved cash flow, faster collections and lower costs. What’s more, clients gain instant insight into practice profitability and performance with Galen’s Practice Analytics digital dashboard and reporting solution. For more information, please visit www.galenadvisors.com CONTACT:Amanda Lambright Rachel Patterson |