Publications, Seminars, & Speaking Engagements

As a leader in the healthcare consulting field, MediCo Unlimited, LLC has been asked to speak and write about a variety of issues affecting medical practices across the country. Below is a sampling of those efforts. If you would like a copy of published articles, please contact us and we will be happy to send you a copy free of charge. You may also click on the link provided, then perform a word search for the title of the article once you access the website.

If you are interested in having us speak to your organization, please call us at (913) 558-5653.

July 2010:

Kansas City Northland Medical Managers Association - Speaker - "Payor Contracting Essentials."

October 2009:

Commerce Bank - Speaker - "HIPAA Checklist for on-site audits & HIPAA/ARRA/Red Flag Update."

September 2009:

Medical Group Management Connexion - Article: "A clear and present measure: Take ownership of patient satisfaction." (Selected as a top 5 finalist for the 2010 Edward B. Steven’s Article of the Year Award)

Article:

Award:

Missouri MGMA Fall Conference (Joplin) - Breakout Speaker: Payor Contracting tips and taking Control of Patient Satisfaction.

Commerce Bank - Speaker - "HIPAA Checklist for on-site audits & HIPAA/ARRA/Red Flag Update."

Kansas City Business Journal. Quoted: "Saint Luke’s doctors deal takes reform effort to heart”

July 2009:
Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: "University of Kansas Hospital doctors may provide heart care
at Olathe Medical Center."

March 2009:

Enterprise Bank & Trust - Panel Member - "Defining the gray areas of medical records."

February 2009:

Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: "NKC Hospital will upgrade heart services."

Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: "Cardiologists cover their costs by offering variety of services."

January 2009:

Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: "Saint Luke's will participate in artificial heart valve trial."

September 2008:

Metropolitan Medical Society of Kansas City - Featured speaker.  Positioning your practice for outstanding patient satisfaction.  See Slideshow
 

April 2008:

West Tennessee Medical News - Quoted: "Medical Practice Embezzlement: An Ounce of Prevention…"

May 2007:

Rockhurst University - Healthcare Leadership Capstone Guest Speaker: Provider contracting and other financial issues facing physicians.

Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: "Hospitals try to clear price fog"

March 2007: 

Enterprise Bank & Trust - Panel Member and Facilitator: HSAs and High Deductible Plans: How is consumer driven healthcare going to affect your practice and receivables?

Mr. Eckert opens the panel discussion on HSAs explaining the numbers behind these products.	Fielding questions from the audience.	Mr. Paul Kerens explains how the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is handling this type of product.

January 2007:

Medical Group Management Connexion - Article: "Ulterior motives behind physician pricing transparency."

The Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: “Area doctors say reimbursement from insurers is fading fast."

September 2006:

Lawrence Journal-World - Quoted: “New center puts KU at heart of care."

The Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: “Heart Beats: KU Hospital's new cardiac center will compete with Saint Luke's stand alone hospital."

July 2006:

The Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: “Life Sciences Talks Filled With Drama."

May 2006:

Medical Society of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties / University of Kansas Medical School - Symposium: "Practice Management Issues:  What You May Not Have Had Time To Learn." Morning Keynote Speaker - Practice Start Up Primer and HIPAA Privacy Primer.

The Kansas City Star - Letter to the Editor “Care becomes accessible."

December 2005:

CareerMD.com - Article: "Life After Residency - The Money Factor"

October 2005:
Missouri Ambulatory Surgery Center Association— Keynote Speaker: "ASC Payor Contracting: Preparedness, Leverage, and Pressures."

September 2005:

The Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: “Director Departure Shouldn't Alter Heart Institute's Rhythm.”

April 2005:

The Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted / Featured consultant: “Dr. MBA: Physicians Must Provide Business Care to Keep Practices Healthy.”

Medical Group Management Connexion - Article: "Silence is Not Golden: State Laws Protect Physicians' Right to Discuss Options & Refer Out of Network"

Optometry Association of Kansas City - Speaker: "Revenue Enhancement - Keeping It Simple"

Institute of Management Accountants KC Chapter - Speaker: "Accounting & Management Opportunities in Healthcare"

January 2005:

The Kansas City Business Journal - Quoted: “Blue Cross policy is putting the hurt on docs’ facilities.”

October 2004:
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses— Speaker: "Tort and Insurance Reform: Is There a Perfect Answer?"

September 2004:
HealthLeaders - Quoted: Cover Story: "CIGNA's Turnaround: Can The Managed Care Giant Regain Its Past Glory?"

The Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City Bulletin - Article: “Customer Service Reform Should Be Top Priority”

The Coding Institute Part B News - Quoted: “No 90-Day Leeway? No Problem!  Follow These 8 Tips and Master the New Codes Sooner.”

May 2004:

Olathe Health System, Inc. / Health Access, Inc - Speaker: "Contracting in 2004 - A New World"

March 2004:

M.I.N.K. (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas) Recruiters "The Link" - Article: "Life After Residency - The Money Factor"

February 2004:

Kansas City Northland Medical Managers Association - Keynote Speaker: "Contracting in 2004 - A New World"

The Kansas City Business Journal— Quoted: "Physician-investors May Learn Hospital Privileges Have A Price."  February 27.

January 2004:

The Kansas City Business Journal— Quoted: "Blue Cross Joins Community Hospitals In Debate About Specialty Care Centers". January 16.

September 2003:
VantageMed Corporation Users Conference- Speaker & Article: "Revenue Enhancement - Keeping It Simple"

August 2003:
The Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City- Speaker: Informational physician meeting to discuss healthcare contracting.  Approximately 100 attendees.

June 2003:
Medical Group Management Connexion - Article: "Medicare - Industry Benchmark or Tool of Collusion?"

May 2003:
Medical Society of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties - The Proceedings: Article: "Unclaimed Property: Is Your Practice At Risk?"

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Med/Peds Program - Seminar: "Life After Residency"

March 2003:

Topeka Medical Managers Association - Keynote Speaker: "HIPAA-A Fast Track to Compliance"

Kansas City Medical Professionals - Seminar: "Physician Productivity Pay Systems"

February 2002:
Kansas City Small Business Monthly— Quoted: “Filling a Think Tank for Your Business”
 

The Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City Bulletin— Article: “Healthcare Truth Versus Facts”
 

October 2001:

Greater Kansas City Medical Managers Assn. - Keynote Speaker: "Planning & Budgeting for Smaller Practices"

September 2001:
The Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City Bulletin— Article: “Beyond the Hammer: Market Influence Tools for Physician Practices”
 

July 2001:
Medical Group Management Update— Article: “Insurance Headaches: How Can Practices Help Patients Deal With ‘Progress’”
 

The Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City Bulletin— Article: “Health Care Contracting—A Practical Strategy”
 

June 2000:
The Kansas City Business Journal— Quoted: “Providers Hope New Law Speeds Insurer Payments”
 

May 2000:
The Kansas City Business Journal— Quoted: “Slow Pay Cripples Practices"