Ancillary Services
Planning
Murer Consultants, Inc. provides direction and insightful growth potential for organizations through various programs that stimulate new methods of thinking and time specific planning. back to top
Marketing Plan
Development of time-limited marketing plans identifying status of present and future markets, program image development, budget, and identification of responsible person or persons for implementation. back to top
Business Plan
Preparation of business plans in a format suitable to meet the needs of bankers and investors which identify the product, competition, opportunities and financial impact of the proposal. back to top
Venture Development
Assessment and development of joint venture opportunities and alternative organizational strategies for new programs and facilities; structuring of relationships between current service providers and other partners, within optimal organizational formats. back to top
Healthcare Space Design
Design of interior and exterior space for new and existing programs, including analysis of space needs, single line design of renovated or new construction, development of efficient patterns of traffic flow for patients and staff to ensure appropriate service delivery and coordination of design, architecture, and furnishings for an optimal environment. back to top
Human Resource Development & Management
Facilitation of Board and/or staff workshops designed to maximize the human resources available to an organization; continuing education program to develop health personnel (such as rehabilitation nurses); staff resource development; job descriptions; policies and procedures responsive to the needs of an organization and its staff; strategic planning for staffing of new and existing programs. back to top
Marketing
Provision of a wide range of activities including: qualitative and quantitative market research; competitive analysis; feasibility study; focus groups; marketing plan development; promotion and public relations; full service advertising, planning, and development. back to top
Advertising & Promotion
In-house design and production of all media and promotional materials including logos, print copy and advertisement design, brochures, videos and television commercials. back to top
Organizational Structure
Guidance in organizational structuring and development of management tools to ensure staff retention and productivity. back to top
Accreditation
Consultation to ensure full compliance with standards for successful accreditation surveys by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) including a six month in-depth emersion service to prepare the facility or program to meet standards. back to top
Development
Murer Consultants, Inc. provides comprehensive development services to programs and facilities through individualized strategies and outcome-oriented management. back to top
Clinical Program Design
Design and development of clinical product lines responsive to market demands, existing opportunities, available resources, and the competitive environment; redevelopment of existing services and staff organization to maximize effectiveness and productivity in existing programs; assistance in all phases of program development. back to top
System Design
Provision of System Design including:
- Productivity: the delineation of appropriate staff productivity standards and assistance in the design and implementation of a productivity analysis system which includes: ongoing monitoring of productivity analysis system and input into staffing and budgeting decisions.
- Program Evaluation: the development of a participatory, three-phased approach to the design and implementation of a program evaluation system, which serves as a vital management and accountability tool and as the nucleus of strategic planning and marketing.
- Management Information: the implementation of a comprehensive approach to program management with a primary focus upon four major dimensions of program administration: time, space, resources and reimbursement. The system monitors service, delivery and resource utilization while providing a framework for scheduling, billing and charting of patient activity.
Transitional Management
Availability of on-going service relationships as transitional or contract on-site managers to ensure successful execution of outcome in a highly complex industry. Murer Consultants, Inc. offers flexible arrangements from monthly consultative site visits to day-to-day operational management for a period of six months to three years. back to top
Finance
Murer Consultants, Inc. has specialized expertise in the area of finance. The company believes that no options should be reviewed nor program developed without full consideration of the financial implications. back to top
Financial Plan and Budgeting
Preparation of financial plans including predetermined mix of patients by diagnosis, payor source and referral source. Murer Consultants, Inc. works with administrative and financial staffs to prepare realistic operating budgets in keeping with present and future reimbursement trends. back to top
CMS Certification
Advance preparation in all areas critical to compliance with CMS Regulations, including Conditions of Participation by venue; certification, including policy and procedure development, personnel, documentation, case mix compliance, facility standards, pre-survey audits of Medicare Regulatory compliance; preparation of annual resurveys of PPS units, hospitals and Medicare. back to top
TEFRA Target Limit Management
Preparation for fiscal and program impact of TEFRA limits on Medicare reimbursement, through the development of the aggressive strategies to maximize the limit in the TEFRA Base Year for new programs; integration of admissions, services, and fiscal operations in maximizing Medicare reimbursement under TEFRA; analysis of costs, charges, and services in the development of appeals of inadequate TEFRA limits; preparation and filing of appeals and briefs before the CMS Provider Reimbursement Review Board, plus testimony preparation for such hearings. back to top
Reimbursement Management
Comprehensive analysis of pricing, billing, collection systems, reconciliation of utilization charges and costs of services; price strategy development; negotiation with third party payors and managed care agencies. back to top
Law
As the health care industry becomes more complex, familiarity with the laws of the industry becomes more important. Murer Consultants, Inc. provides a complete range of legal-based consulting services. back to top
Healthcare Legislation, Regulation & Certificate of Need (CON)
Analysis of the political and regulatory environment and the impact on the operations of a facility or service; assistance in the preparation of Certificate -of- Need applications required by states for defined categories of health facilities or services; analysis and assistance in responding to state and federal regulation; preparation and delivery of expert testimony and exhibits before state and federal regulatory agencies and courts. back to top
Risk Management
Assessments of exposure to legal liability in areas of program operation, service delivery, and contractual arrangements; evaluation of hazards and safety status in programs and facilities; development of risk management strategies to limit liability exposure. back to top
Facility Certification & Licensure
Assistance with facility licensing and facility accreditation in order to ensure that providers meet and maintain substantive standards regulating the quality of care. back to top
Antitrust, Fraud, and Abuse
Advise and counsel relative to the critical emerging legal issues of antitrust and Medicare fraud and abuse, as related to the day-to-day operations, as well as, new business ventures of the healthcare providers. back to top
HealthCare Law Consultation
Guidance within a wide range of healthcare legal issues, including: corporate organization and formation; joint venture negotiations; consent to medical treatment concerns; medical information and confidentiality requirements; and, other patient care and medical staff issues. back to top
Expert Witness
Murer Consultants provides expert witness services in connection with pending and anticipated litigation, settlement negotiations, mediation and arbitration.back to top
Physician Coding Audit Services
Murer provides consulting services to evaluate and assess compliance with federal and state healthcare programs and related regulations to ensure appropriate and accurate physician coding for Medicare and Medicaid billing.back to top