Provided management and consulting services for Bridgestone clients. Conducted analysis of complex older accounts receivable owned by Bridgestone on several thousand workers compensation to assess collectability under the Texas rules, guidelines and statutes, the effective Medicare Medical Fee Guidelines and Texas labor laws. Participated in negotiated settlements in cooperation with Bridgestone's legal team in a large number of these cases. Oversaw compilation of extensive… Show more Provided management and consulting services for Bridgestone clients. Conducted analysis of complex older accounts receivable owned by Bridgestone on several thousand workers compensation to assess collectability under the Texas rules, guidelines and statutes, the effective Medicare Medical Fee Guidelines and Texas labor laws. Participated in negotiated settlements in cooperation with Bridgestone's legal team in a large number of these cases. Oversaw compilation of extensive documentation required for associated hearings and court filings to support the settlement premise. Selected AccomplishmentsMarketed and sold clinic building for $700,000.Developed effective methods of data mining and synthesis for greater utility by legal team.Collected almost $2 million in old A/R otherwise uncollectible from workers compensation insurance carriers by analysis of complex rules and statutes, working with an experienced legal team. Show less

Established highly accredited specialty healthcare chain staffed by medical doctors, osteopathic doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists and licensed professional counselors to provide medical treatment in compliance with the complex system of state workers compensation rules, statutes and regulatory guidelines. Became expert in Texas workers' compensation system. Created the business plan, including market analysis, demand analysis, revenue forecasting… Show more Established highly accredited specialty healthcare chain staffed by medical doctors, osteopathic doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists and licensed professional counselors to provide medical treatment in compliance with the complex system of state workers compensation rules, statutes and regulatory guidelines. Became expert in Texas workers' compensation system. Created the business plan, including market analysis, demand analysis, revenue forecasting, strategic planning, budget planning, resource allocation, and staffing. Maintained aggressive pace of growth in a profitable market based on a well-developed business plan beginning with a clinic acquisition. Oversaw all financial reporting to ensure goal accomplishment and make operational changes as needed.Selected AccomplishmentsCreated chronic pain management program which resulted in $3.6 million in revenues over 3 years.Achieved CARF accreditation of both the chronic pain management and work hardening programs gaining industry recognition and a 25% increase in service reimbursements.Created advertising agency to purchase 125,000 to 150,000 per month television air time at agency 15% discount resulting in $20,000+ monthly savings.Created transportation company operating 6 satellite tracked vans providing free transportation for high-value patients, giving AmeriCare significant competitive advantage. Created a call center with 15 full time employees using latest technology for increased market saturation; used bank of 100 dedicated "800" numbers tracking each separate media. Created a public relations program with several full-time AmeriCare outside representatives to build awareness of AmeriCare, facilitate referral relationships, and insure satisfaction. Show less

Grew successful chiropractic family practice from an initial startup to 100+ patients per day within 18 months. Expanded operations to 3 clinics with annual revenues over $2 million. Built separate HQ facility to accommodate administration, billing and collection, marketing, and central telecommunications with network computing facilities as part of strategic business plan. Sold Houston operations in 1999 for $1,600,000.