Exploring innovative revenue-enhancing and cost-saving initiatives for medical practices

Author's Biography

Michael O’Connell , MHA, FACHE, FACMPE, is a senior healthcare consultant and has worked with internationally recognised health systems and medical groups in creating transformative care models on their journeys to becoming highly reliable organisations. As a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and serving on their Board of Directors, in addition to being involved in two state chapters of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), he has networked with diverse, highly respected healthcare leaders and learned from them on the best practices they have pursued in revenue-enhancing and cost-saving strategies. Michael has presented on this topic in numerous forums and continues to learn about the innovative practices that medical groups are implementing to ensure that they are outstanding stewards of their resources. He is a published author on healthcare and leadership development and has presented numerous times on a diverse range of healthcare topics. He is board certified in medical practice management, a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and board certified as a Health Executive and a fellow in ACHE. Michael has a bachelor of science from University of Illinois and a master of health administration from Saint Louis University.