Provider-Based Consulting

Murer Consultants has long been involved in helping hospitals and health systems optimize their operations -- as well as their bottom lines -- by utilizing provider-based status. In 2003, Murer Consultants, in conjunction with Commerce Clearing House (CCH), published their book "Understanding Provider-Based Status." Since then, Murer's team of consultants have guided many hospitals and health systems through the process of seeking provider-based status, from understanding and satisfying federal requirements to developing creative solutions to everyday operations challenges. Murer Consultants works closely with clients to evaluate the financial implications of provider-based status and to implement strategies that ensure full regulatory compliance.

Murer Consultants offers clients a broad and unique perspective, having consulted on provider-based projects in more than 42 states. Members of the Murer team have experience interacting with fiscal intermediaries across the country and closely mointor patterns, regulatory changes and other emerging developments.

During the course of a typical provider-based project, Murer evaluates the feasibility of changing existing Medicare Providers to provider-based entities in order to identify the regulatory, legal, financial, organizational and political ramifications of such a transition. This in-depth analysis focuses on financial impact, regulatory compliance, site criteria and organizational structure. Murer will work with designated hospital or health system staff to gather appropriate data to complete such comparative analysis, which is presented as a work plan and assessment in a formal presentation at the conclusion of the project. Murer will also initiate preparation of all necessary filing and act as the primary liaison between the client and various government agencies and administrative contractors.

Utilizing provider-based status can yield significant operational benefits for hospitals and health systems. Murer Consultants can help clients achieve those outcomes by leveraging a wealth of experience, a detailed understanding of relevant regulations and operational savvy.

For more information or to receive a quote for your situation, please contact Michael Murer at (815) 727-3355 or via email at mmurer@murer.com.