The Problem
Managing the business side of your practice is a time consuming task whether you have a practice manager or not. There are an endless number of tasks to juggle and an overwhelming amount of resources needed to complete each one. You would literally need to assemble a whole legion (and we’re not kidding) of personnel to accommodate all the administrative needs of running a medical practice.
The Solution
Whether you are a group start-up or a long established practice, AMS provides an extensive array of professional services from our alliance of accountants, attorneys and consultants. When you need to hire a new medical assistant, we’ll be your human resources department. And when you need to renew your malpractice insurance, we’ll be your liaison with the various malpractice carriers to shop, compare rates and make recommendations. From employee benefits to bookkeeping and everything else in between, our extensive service offering allows you to focus on patient care while we take care of the rest.
AMS understands the unique struggles you face and can provide the vast knowledge needed to navigate such challenges. As experts in medical practice management, we excel at creating customized solutions that streamline operations, improve efficiency and make a big impact on your ROI.
Central to your success is the ability to work closely with you to best understand your needs and practice culture. That means continual communication with our seasoned, senior level executives. It’s this hands-on approach that has earned AMS a longstanding reputation for high client satisfaction.
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
- Practice Start-Up
- Credentialing
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
- Malpractice and Liability Insurance
- Employee benefits
- Human Resources/People Management
- Information Technology
- HIPAA & billing compliance
- Staff Development
- Workflow & efficiency assessment
- Training
- Consulting
Medical practice solutions that are available include, but are not limited to, the following:
Group Start-Up
Applied Medical Systems has developed alliances with outstanding accountants and attorneys to set up your group to your specifications. They are available to advise you on any of the following:
- Business Forms
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Employment Contracts
- Tax Returns
- Retirement Plans
Credentialing
Applied Medical Systems has the capabilities to handle all credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and any other insurance company that your group contracts with.
Contracting
Applied Medical Systems can negotiate your contracts so that you receive optimal reimbursement for your services. Our healthcare consultants also monitor your insurance payments on a monthly basis to ensure proper reimbursement is being received based on contracts signed with various insurance companies.
CME & Licensing
Applied Medical Systems will handle the task of renewing State Licenses, DEA Licenses, etc. We will notify you when action is needed by you to complete the licensing process.
Our healthcare consultants will keep ongoing records of amounts spent each year so that staff does not overspend their allotted allowance.
Malpractice/ Liability Insurance
Applied Medical Systems can negotiate your malpractice and liability insurance and be your contact to your broker. We will forward certificates to your hospital, insurance companies, etc. at renewal or as needed.
Benefits
We have the expertise to “shop” and administer benefits for your group. Benefits usually include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long Term Care
- Worker’s Compensation
- Flexible Benefit Plans
- Retirement Plans
- HRA/HSA
Bookkeeping
Applied Medical Systems provides complete bookkeeping services through a unique online interface. Through its partnership with VirtualOfficeAmerica, we make your reports and transactions available to you anytime, anywhere. Services administered through VirtualOfficeAmerica include the following:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Employee HR information delivery and census tracking
Applied Medical Systems can provide all services listed above or a selection of services on a consulting basis. Our medical practice solutions can help your practice reach maximum efficiency. For more information about our medical practice services, contact us at our Durham, NC office.