Interim Anesthesia Group Management

In many cases it is necessary to transition the management of your anesthesia group or supplement the group with professional management in order to protect your anesthesia investment. HPS will leverage experienced practice management professionals and anesthesiologists as stabilization and improvement agents to ensure group performance is maximized.

Advantages to HPS interim management

• Professionals with experience as Practice Managers, CFO's, clinical directors and billing managers will offer an expert fresh perspective during transitions, turnarounds and start-ups. HPS staff will implement policies and procedures designed to promote long-term stability.

• HPS interim management professionals understand the imperative for stability and leadership during periods of group management change. HPS professionals will draw from their experience to implement the best possible solutions, often involving difficult decisions facilitated by the knowledge of best practices and real world successes.

• HPS draws from practice management professionals with expertise that local groups may have difficulty recruiting. Once in place our professionals can share their experiences with full-time staff in order to develop a solid foundation for permanent management.

• Drawing upon our network of seasoned practice management executives and personnel, HPS will assist in the recruiting process for permanent staff. Out assistance will include identifying prospects, sourcing and screening candidates, and interviewing finalists.

• Upon the completion of the interim period, permanent staff will benefit from the most difficult management decisions already having been addressed. This will smooth the start-up period for permanent management.

Deliverable: a stable, structured and accountable practice:

• Key policies and procedures in place

• Practice governance structure developed

• Key staff trained on new processes

• Management communication structure in place

• Contracting strategy developed

• Revenue cycle optimized

• Key performance indicator tracking implemented

• Staffing rationalized

• Piece of mind for hospital administration and physician stakeholders

Term, onsite presence and transition

The HPS interim management solution can be tailored to meet your needs. For larger groups, the most effective solution is generally for onsite interim management three to four days per week during the term of the engagement, inclusive of travel time. When not on site, management will be available via phone and e-mail. Once permanent management is recruited, HPS will work to transition all knowledge to the new hire, ensuring that the benefits of the interim management period are maintained