Running a medical practice is complex and expensive. And, it isn’t what most physicians are trained to do. We simplify the complicated and help physicians create more efficient and productive practices that allows “doctors to be doctors.” At BrinsonAnderson Consulting, Inc., we understand the business of healthcare, and we know the nuances of small private surgical practices. We are analytical yet out-of-the-box thinkers, and as a result, we identify creative solutions that are practical, actionable, effective, and customized for your unique practice needs. We provide consulting services focused in the areas of operations and workflows. We advise and coach surgeons, managers, and practice staff on improving operational efficiency to streamline workflows, processes, and leverage technology.

KarenZupko & Associates (KZA) is a practice management consulting and training firm helping healthcare organizations improve revenue, leverage overhead, reduce risk and improve the patient experience.

• Led a team to open a new health center at a new site. Facilitated all aspects from space planning, medical and office equipment selection, staffing plan, financial projections, secure financing, décor, medical and office supplies to implementing an Electronic Health Record System. • Developed and implemented a budget that in six months went from a $165k deficit to breakeven and within one year exceed $150k surplus.• Worked in tandem with Medical Director and Director of Clinical Operations to develop clinic staffing plan. Provide continuous monitoring of plan.• Developed marketing plan for new health center with emphasis on women’s health.• Created a patient scheduling slot system to ensure payor mix goals are met.• Increased self pay collections by 50%. • Negotiate and maintain vendor contracts for medical supplies, pharmacy, lab services, radiology services, and other office services.

• Managed the day to day operations of an accounting department of seven. • Presented financial results of operations monthly to the executive team and two boards of directors. • Reconfigured the budget process that facilitated ease in budget preparation and satisfaction with division management.

• Managed audit and consulting engagements for healthcare and not for profit clients which included engagement planning, supervision of staff, quality review of work product, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and other reports. • Presentation to an executive committee of a hospital the evaluation of and structuring of a potential joint venture, including financial projections and business plan. • Performed multiple operational and internal control reviews, including the development of recommendations to management for improving the operational efficiencies of their organizations.

• Worked directly with physicians, practice administrators, and line staff in all phases of client services providing accounting, tax, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business planning and consulting services. • Designed and developed office manual for CPA firm’s tax preparation and trial balance preparation software. • Conducted annual new employee training and refresher courses on tax and accounting software used by the CPA firm.