Wolfe Consulting Group

James D. Wolfe is the driving force behind a variety of ambitious projects in the health care field.  His knowledge and experience in finance, strategic planning, negotiation, and mergers and acquisitions have produced extraordinary results. These results include, but are not limited to, a radiation oncology center, a state-of-the-art cancer center, and a full-modality radiology facility. Because of his expertise and in depth knowledge, he is sought after as a panelist and speaker by several local hospitals for a variety of projects. Jim earned his B.B.A. from Idaho State University, and participated in the Harvard Business School's Program for Management Development.

Craig H. Heiser is an expert in the financial arena.   He has a broad base financial background in planning, accounting, analysis and management systems that, when combined with his keen insight, has enabled him to develop innovative plans to increase sales, profitability and productivity for several corporations in various industries including health care. In addition, he has expertise in developing and motivating high performance teams and individuals to set and exceed challenging goals. He has extensive experience in both entrepreneurial start-ups and turn-around situations. Craig received his M.B.A. in Finance from Northwestern University, and a B.A. in Economics from Beloit College.

Duane M. Taylor has over 25 years of medical office business consulting experience in solo and group practices.  His areas of expertise include medical business management, planning, office management, personnel management and practice financial analysis.  In addition, he has a background in selling investment securities and real estate.  Duane received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Northwest Missouri State University.

Gail Lorenzen, CHBC has achieved the distinguished designation of Certified Healthcare Business Consultant. With over ten years of consulting experience, she has been instrumental in the reorganization of existing practices, human resource development, expanding revenue centers and managing reimbursement. In the early 1980’s, Ms. Lorenzen was the Secretary-Treasurer for HMO International, a pioneer firm in managed care. She was responsible for research and development of 24 multi-specialty locations including physician recruitment, staffing, operations and utilization management. Gail serves on the Board of Medical and Dental Consultants. She is also a member of the American College of Medical Practice Executives, National Association of Health Care Consultants, Institute of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants, and Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). She is frequently quoted in major trade publications and lectures nationally for medical associations and specialty groups.

Diana Reed, RHIT, CCS-P is a registered health information technician and certified coding specialist.  She earned her credentials through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She has over twenty years of varied healthcare experience and has been an independent consultant for the past eight years.  Diana performs physician coding reviews, coding and documentation education, facility outpatient coding; is on retainer with billing companies, and successfully assists attorneys with repayment litigation. Other accomplishments include implementation of an internal audit program for a dialysis provider along with development of compliance policies and procedures.  Her credentials are maintained through continuing education in health information management domains that include, but are not limited to, coding, compliance, HIPAA, and technology. She received a degree and graduated with honors from Chaffey College in California.

Medical Management SouthWest

B. Marie Rodriguez is a self-motivated individual with over twenty years of practical experience. She has many years of professional and volunteer experience in medical practice management. Her expertise is in coordinating practice management from inception, implementing training programs for front office staff, and converting billing and scheduling procedures from manual to automated. Her hands-on experience has given her specialized skills in inventory maintenance and account management. Marie received her B.S. Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University, with emphasis in accounting and management.

Jan Simon worked for 10 years in mortgage banking, and then for 5 years as a Controller in a 172 bed skilled nursing facility in Logen, Utah.  She moved to Phoenix and went to work for a 6-physician specialty group (gastroenterologists).  Two years later she went to work as Office Manager for Dr. Wiss and worked for him for the next 18 years until he joined a lager group of gastroenterologists.  Recently, she assisted 2 physicians with internal controls in their offices until she came to work for MMSW.

Robert L. Chiffelle is a consultant with 25 years of experience in healthcare administration and medical practice management. He has extensive experience in working with hospitals and physician groups, and in issues ranging from operations to strategic planning. He has authorized numerous articles dealing with the financial aspects of managing medical practices and dealing with health plans in highly competitive environments. He received his Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from Arizona State University, and his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arizona

Wolfe Dental Consulting

Michael D. Warm, DDS practiced dentistry for 20 years and heads up our dental division. Over the course of his dental career Michael owned and operated six dental practices in three different cities. His expertise in overhead control, marketing, practice management, dental ergonomics, practice start-ups and transitions is the product of hands on experience. Dr Warm is an expert in maximizing practice efficacy and creating a comfortable office environment. Michael earned his B.S. in Mathematics as well as his D.D.S. from Creighton University.

Robert B. Goldenberg, D.D. S. comes to our company with over 38 years of active clinical practice in the field of dentistry. He has broad based experience as the managing partner for a large group dental practice as well as going it alone in his own practice start-up. He has learned the hard way what it takes to turn a common dental practice into a successful dental business. Robbie attended the University of Michigan majoring in philosophy and earned his D.D.S. there in 1969.

Virginia S. Araiza offers 20 years of experience in all areas of the dental office environment. She has extensive experience in all encompassing staff training programs covering professional business practices to patient relations. She has been instrumental in establishing patient contact programs, insuring professional follow-up and increased appointment results. As office manager she has implemented numerous startup operations of newly installed dental office computer systems, which include staff training. Through education classes and seminars, she understands all major insurance process and procedures to ensure total billing and receivable income results. As a working manager and Human Resource Manager, she understands the team concept needed to have a successful and efficient office. Her philosophy can be summarized “The practice isn’t just about the business, it’s also about the patients.”

Healthcare Realty Advisors

Courtney H.Crowley brings to Healthcare Realty Advisors, a background in real estate and education.  Courtney comes from a family of realtors with nearly 30 years in the real estate arena.  Her desire to follow in her family’s footsteps lead to a career in real estate.  Her dedication and excellence earned Courtney an award for outstanding sales performance from the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.  Courtney holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University in Arizona.

HealthSearch USA

Steven L. Silverstein has a broad based technical and business background including extensive experience in engineering, operations management, marketing, sales and project management.  His skills in organizing businesses for high performance with a strong customer focus resulted in his being given responsibility for the divisional worldwide sales and marketing of a Fortune 100 company.  He created a regional physician recruiting company over 7 years ago and now also heads  WCG’s nationwide physician recruiting activities providing a high level of service to both clients and candidates.  Steve received his B.S.E.E. Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.S.E.E. Degree from Carnegie Mellon University and his M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Susan Silverstein has a broad array of business and counseling experience as Director of a counseling and consultation center, she managed and marketed all business services. As President of the Private School Division for a national company, she was responsible for increasing revenues and profitability, while improving academic performance.  She also oversaw the construction and start up of new schools. She has been an educational consultant and speaker for the development of educational programs, business advice and financial strategies for private schools.  Susan received her B.S. in Education at Wheelock College. She received her Masters Degree and Counseling Certificate from Duquesne University.

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