Health_Care_Practice

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION

RICH THERAPIST POOR THERAPIST ™
Being a good mental/behavioral health "professional" does not equate with running a good health care "business." We expect our clients to understand their weaknesses and have the courage to address them, even if it means hiring a professional with more insight and experience. However, many health care professionals do not do the same when it comes to running their own business. Many think they cannot afford consultation. However, this type of thinking is often self-defeating and prevents optimal income from a mental/behavioral health practice.

Michael Goldberg, Ph.D. was elected as a member of the National Association of Healthcare Consultants. He is the founder, president and director of Child & Family Psychological Services, Inc. Founded in 1994, CFPS, Inc. has become the leading private provider of pediatric and adult mental and behavioral health services in south suburban Massachusetts. Besides providing excellent clinical services, CFPS has become a model for successful business development in the very problematic health care climate. CFPS currently owns its own office suite, has offices within primary care practices, has a consistent rate of collections that is approximately 99%, and has a staff that enjoys being part of the practice. As the result of his success with CFPS, Dr. Goldberg has been asked to present workshops on mental health practice models and to consult to other colleagues and practices. Dr. Goldberg believes that every client he has ever consulted for has been pleased with their ROI (Return on Investment) for his services. Dr. Goldberg also serves on the clinical advisory committees for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Harvard Pilgrim/Pacificare Behavioral Health. Click here for more information about Dr. Goldberg.

Dr. Goldberg is available to consult on many aspects of practice development and management including:

Practice Creation and Development
Business Planning
Profit Maximization
Office Policies
Clinical & Support Staff Labor Issues
Physical Plant Issues
Clinical Program Development
Contract Negotiation
Cost-effective Marketing
Coding, Billing & Collections (e.g., how and when to use Health and Behavior codes)
Office Automation and Systems
Web-based Intakes
Automated Patient Reminder Calling
Website Development

Consultation can be provided in several ways. A comprehensive practice analysis can be provided in a process similar to a good a psychological evaluation. Typically, Dr. Goldberg speaks with the practice principle(s) on the phone to identify consultation goals. Then he will come to the office and meet with the relevant parties to collect the data. He will return to his office and integrate the data into a written consultation report. Dr. Goldberg then meets with the principle(s) to explain and discuss his recommendations. Based on the initial discussion and goals set, Dr. Goldberg estimates the time needed to complete the consultation and a flat fee is set for these initial services. Less comprehensive initial consultation is available. Additional consultation is provided for a minimal monthly retainer which and on an hourly basis. If you would like to speak with Dr. Goldberg about his consultation services please contact him at 781-551-0999, x208.

Dr. Goldberg is not a lawyer or accountant. His consultation services do not represent legal or accounting advice. Consultation with an attorney and/or accountant is always recommended before making changes with legal and tax implications.

Dr. Goldberg is available to provide consultation throughout the United States.

References are available upon request.

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