MedHQ Announces CEO Transition

Erik Miller, President, will assume CEO role in early 2025; founder Tom Jacobs continues as board member and senior advisor  MedHQ, healthcare’s leading provider of advisory and administrative solutions to hospitals/health systems, outpatient healthcare/ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians/provider groups throughout the United States, has announced the company’s President, Erik Miller, will assume the CEO role in early 2025.  Miller joined

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Case Study: Revenue Cycle Transformation for Three Crosses Healthcare

Overview Serving Southern New Mexico & West Texas, Three Crosses Regional encountered significant difficulties in managing its revenue cycle across both its specialty clinics and 46-bed acute care hospital.   “By late 2023, we were facing mounting challenges with our revenue cycle management,” explained Three Crosses Regional Hospital CEO John Lanning. “Prolonged insurance days in AR and diminishing collection rates were

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The Corner Series Podcasts with Geoffrey Cockrell: HR, Accounting, Finance, and AI in Medical Practices

Geoffrey Cockrell, host of McGuireWoods’ “The Corner Series,” podcast recently interviewed Erik Miller, President of MedHQ, to discuss how MedHQ assists physician practices, outpatient surgery centers, and health systems in managing complex strategic and operational functions. During their conversation, they delved into the challenges as healthcare moves to new points of care. Some highlights include: Why more practices should consider an ASC

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MedHQ Appoints Michael Drucker as Chief Financial Officer

MedHQ, healthcare’s leading provider of advisory and administrative solutions to hospitals/health systems, outpatient healthcare/ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians/provider groups throughout the United States, has appointed Michael Drucker, a veteran of HCSC/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, as Chief Financial Officer.  Drucker brings more than 20 years of experience to MedHQ. Drucker previously worked in various leadership positions with HCSC Corporation, including working with

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MedHQ Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services

MedHQ, a leader in advisory and administrative solutions to the healthcare industry, has added additional scale to its suite of services by acquiring Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services (Trajectory RCS).   Located in Wichita, Kansas, Trajectory RCS has become an industry leader by providing a collaborative revenue cycle management service and creating exceptional returns on investment. Founded by Derrick Idbeis, the company

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Unlocking Financial Data: Simple Strategies for Problem-Solving, Planning, and Growth

Scott Becker, host of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, interviews Erik Miller, President of MedHQ, and Mark Garvin, Avanza Healthcare Solutions Executive-in-Residence and leads a conversation around the impact of the maturing outpatient market on the healthcare industry. The podcast delves into the shifting landscape of outpatient operations and the evolving needs of hospitals. “Outpatient is growing year-over-year – from ambulatory surgery

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Case Study: Transforming HR Operations at a Physician-Owned Hospital

Overview When physician-owned Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW) began looking for a new Human Resources (HR) partner, they wanted someone who understood the unique needs of surgical facilities and they needed a nimble, responsive, and high-quality provider network to support their HR, recruiting, and operational demands.   “Getting HR right is critical for our partners and the 325 dedicated team members

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Becker’s Healthcare Podcast: How the Maturing Outpatient Market is Impacting the Healthcare Industry

Scott Becker, host of Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, interviews Erik Miller, President of MedHQ, and Mark Garvin, Avanza Healthcare Solutions Executive-in-Residence and leads a conversation around the impact of the maturing outpatient market on the healthcare industry. The podcast delves into the shifting landscape of outpatient operations and the evolving needs of hospitals. “Outpatient is growing year-over-year – from ambulatory surgery centers

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How the Staffing Shortage Impacts Your ASC’s Financial Health

The challenges of staffing healthcare facilities today are undeniably daunting. The healthcare sector has the highest number of unfilled positions nationwide, totaling 335,017 open job listings as of February 2024. According to a 2024 ERCI report, US healthcare employment across the continuum remained nearly half a million jobs below projected levels based on pre-pandemic trends. Basic supply and demand principles have come into

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Engage, Empower, Excel: How to Foster a Thriving Workplace Culture in Healthcare

Our Heart of the Business content this month is focused on strategies for implementing and more importantly, maintaining a thriving work culture, where employees feel valued and enjoy their work environment. The three strategies were developed in line with our 2024 theme: Building a Team-First Culture.   Healthcare workplaces can be demanding. Employees are expected to stay vigilant, adapt quickly, and operate with accuracy—all while ensuring optimal patient care. To excel in

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