Community Link Consulting
... because community health organizations are a community effort!
Services provided by Community Link Consulting
The professionals at Community Link Consulting can provide a full range of financial and management services to community health organizations, including but are not limited to:| · Grant
Proposal Writing · FQHC Look Alike Applications · Financial Management Training · Dashboard Reporting · Systems Development · AR Management · Strategic Planning and Facilitating · Cash Management Tools · Finance Policy Work | · Budget
Development · FQHC/Residency · Staff/Board of Director Education · New Grantee Support · Compliance Reporting · Cost Reports, UDS, FSR, 272 · Business Analysis and Development · Provider Incentive Plans · Fee Schedule Review |
Each client's needs are unique, and we carefully tailor individualized solutions that advance the client organization toward its financial goals.
Examples of what Community Link Consulting can provide:
Challenge
Employers do not have the time or resources to effectively manage the day-to-day tasks of a 330-funded health center and maintain all the compliance requirements of the Bureau of Primary Health Care, state and local entities and other non-profit compliance requirements.
Solution
Community Link Consulting can provide at an affordable price- Grant writing, Uniform Data Set (UDS) reporting and other compliance support.
- Help educating staff in the compliance environment which 330-funded centers operate.
- Bring to the table specialized knowledge gained from the concentrated efforts in the areas of grant writing and compliance.
Challenge
The complexities of the CHC medical reimbursement environment can frequently result in lost revenue, lost cash flow and ultimately limit services. Maximizing revenues can involve very different approaches, such as sliding fee and self-pay, private insurance, cost-based Medicaid and Medicare (FQHC/PPS), capitation/PMPM. Because of these complexities, accounts receivable management is left for last.
Solution
Community Link Consulting has the expertise to- Analyze patient revenue streams and billing systems.
- Prepare Medicare and Medicaid cost reports.
- Work with staff to develop strategies to maximize each revenue opportunity.
- Help with developing an effective strategy for managing and maintaining acounts receivable.
Challenge
From the budgeting process to the accurate recording of revenues and expenses to the final financial statements, good systems must be in place, including policies, procedures and training. This takes time, time that is often not available by the one or two financial managers that are tasked with this duty.
Solution
Community Link Consulting can work with your staff to- Review your internal financial processes.
- Help to write policies and procedures tailored to your needs.
- Help in developing solid budgeting tools that will aid in accurately projecting future financial positions.
- Bring experience and knowledge of reporting needs so the chart of accounts is accurate.
- Educate staff in these areas.
Challenge
Management understands the complexities of the business environment they work in, yet the Board of Directors and/or other staff members are not aware of what is required.
Solution
Community Link Consulting can help to educate staff and the Board of Directors on- The Bureau's expectations for financial and management systems.
- The compliance environment.
- Reports that will help them to manage an organization.
- Expectations and protocols Board members should operate from.
Challenge
The Bureau expects mental health, substance abuse, dental and pharmacy be provided to those patients served by community health centers. Determing what model should be followed to provide these services (on-site, in-house, or contracted) requires a solid business analysis; including impact on revenues, expenses, cost rate, and operations.
Solution
To achieve expanded care while remaining financially viable, Community Link Consulting will perform cost rate analysis, clinical review, budgeting and strategizing.