HEALTH CARE CONSULTING-MEET THE PEOPLE

For your health care consulting needs, the people at Wolfe Consulting Group possess a wide scope of talents and extensive experience. Please fell free to contact us to answer your questions or possibly schedule a free consultation.

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.

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.

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.

Gail Lorenzen, CHBC has achieved the distinguished designation of Certified Halthcare 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.

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. degree in Mathematics as well as his D.D.S. from Creighton University

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.

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.