PRACTICE MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C.

JULIE CLARK WALTERS, MBA, CMPE (owner-manager)
4700 Forum Boulevard
Columbia, Missouri  65203
(573) 449-4936

PHYSICIAN PRACTICE SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE

Cardiovascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Nephrology
Emergency Medicine
Urology
Dermatology
Orthopedics
Pathology
Mental Health
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
ENT
Audiology
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
     Plan, organize, direct, staff, and control the management of all nonclinical activities of managed physician practices, including:

• Medical Billing & Collections

• Patient Relations & Satisfaction

• Staff Training & Supervision

• Coding & Reimbursement

• Fee Structure Analysis

• Strategic Planning

• Practice Valuations

• Site Evaluations

• Malpractice Insurance Administration & Evaluation

• Policy & Procedure Development & Maintenance

MANAGED CARE CONTRACTING
     Review & summarize Managed Care Contracts so that the provider can make an informed decision as to whether to become or remain a provider

• Analysis of contract language

• Review all utilization requirements

• Analysis of product & market area

• Analysis of total physician & facility participation

• Analysis of reimbursement methods

• Negotiate the contract in the best interest of the physician

• Identify necessary policies & administrative systems required to support terms of contract

• Continued monitoring of reimbursement rates, making sure they meet contractual agreements

• Review of contract on an annual basis, contacting plan & discussing changes in reimbursement & contractual requirements

• Educate clerical staff on all contractual agreements & changes in status of physician participation

• Review all policies & procedures in the medical office to ensure compliance with contractual requirements

MANAGED CARE CREDENTIALING

• Maintain current profile information & certificates on each physician

• Prepare credentialing applications

• Track all credentialing status & maintain PDS PASS system to reflect physician status with plan

MEDICAL OFFICE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
     Active in the development & evolution of what is now PDS Medical Software by providing the practice management perspective

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
     Manage the Human Resource function for Practice Management Group and managed physician practices, including:

• Recruitment & Hiring of Staff

• Administration of Employee Benefit Plans, including health & life insurance and retirement plans

• Administration of Payroll

• Staff Training & Development

• Personnel Records Administration

• Development of OSHA Policies, Procedures, & Training

• Implementation & Administration of OSHA Compliance Program

ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
     Manage the Accounting function for Practice Management Group and managed physician practices, including:

• Accounts Payable Administration & Expense Monitoring

• Annual Budgeting, Evaluation, & Tracking

• Year-End Tax/Cash Planning

• Preparation, Evaluation, & Review of Monthly Financial Statements

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

STAFF EDUCATION

 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
     Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
          Major: Management information Systems
     Bachelor of Science in Business and Public Administration
          Major:  Finance

TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY, KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI
     Masters in Accountancy (MAc)
     Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
          Emphasis:  Management

 MEMBERSHIPS

 Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
     Certified Member, 1991 to Present
     Membership Committee, 1993 to present
     State Conference Planning Committee, 1994

The MGMA, founded in 1926, is the nation's principal voice for medical group practice.  MGMA has approximately 19,000 members.  Through its annual surveys of practice cost, physician compensation, and management compensation, MGMA produces benchmark data on medical practices.  Its analyses of better performing practices serve to advance the art and science of practice management, and provide important resources for members.

 American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
     Certified Member, March 7, 1995 to present
     Nominee, March 30, 1992 to March 6, 1995

The ACMPE, founded in 1956, is the standard-setting and certification organization of the MGMA.  It grants nationally recognized certification and fellowship designations to medical group executives and leaders.  ACMPE developed the industry-standard Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management, the foundation of all of ACMPE’s self-assessments, examinations, and leadership development programs.

 Mid-Missouri Practice Managers Association (MMPMA)
     Treasurer, 1992
     Vice-President, 1993
     President, 1994

 American Academy of Professional Coders
     Member

 Columbia Chamber of Commerce
     Member, 1992 to present
     Small Business Committee

 University of Missouri, Boone County, B&PA Alumni Association
     Board of Directors, 1993