Acute Care Hospitals
Short-term Acute Care Hospital Solutions
Advis has had a long successful history of acute care hospital and health facility development and management, providing both hospital management services and oversight management services, as well as being the initial hospital manager of new hospitals.
Pharmacy Operations and 340B Program Experience
Advis has extensive experience in assisting clients with many aspects of the 340B program, including the enrollment and auditing processes. Advis assists 340B-covered entities and 340B contract pharmacies with the development of: HRSA-compliant inventory/dispensing methodologies, dispensing and invoicing of 340B drugs, ongoing compliance initiatives, and 340B compliance management. Our experience translates into an in-depth, sophisticated understanding of the program—expertise that can assist you in setting-up and operating a highly successful 340B program. Our focus not only helps to ensure compliance but also to help make operational decisions based on best practices and industry standards.
Advis Can Take You Through Development
Advis reviews all applicable federal government statutes, regulations, and requirements regarding hospital development and operation. Advis structures the acute care hospital in a manner to comply with applicable federal laws and regulations.
Some Key Areas of Development Include:
- Federal and state regulatory compliance
- Organizational structure
- Finance/reimbursement
- Bed allocation
- Product line structuring
- Facility space design
- Mock survey – Assure readiness for CMS certification and state licensure
- Orientation and educational work sessions with clinical staff and physicians
- Case management integration
Additionally, we serve as a liaison with the Fiscal Intermediary to assure a smooth certification process. We will also work with the architect and/or contractor regarding space configuration for compliance with federal hospital regulations. Finally, Advis will help guide design for optimal marketing and programming positioning.
Clients turn to us for recommendations for an organizational management structure that complies with federal regulations and enhances productivity and the bottom line. Advis promotes an outcome-based philosophy among administrative and clinical staff. Our consultation can be both on- and off-site throughout the project.
Our LTACH Consultants Also Provide Support Management
Once licensed as an acute care hospital we’re available to assist clients in the management, oversight, and/or strategic project partner of your hospital. Advis can provide management with a focus on:
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management expense reduction strategies and revenue maximization
- Clinical program development
- Case management
- Strategic market positioning
- Operational assessment for maximizing performance
Best Practice for an Effective 340B Compliance Audit
Advis can assist a hospital in optimizing its resources and capabilities to enhance the hospital’s fiscal and operational status. For example, a project might include:
- Validation of accuracy of its reimbursement rates
- Guidance and direction for its outpatient services related to capital, product lines and human resource needs
- Due diligence related to potential strategic partners
- Facilitation of discussions with medical staff regarding clinical special program growth
- Cost-benefit analysis to determine feasibility of establishing designated ICU
- Strategy and timelines for managed care contract negotiations
- Enhancement and restructuring of case management activities
