Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Healthcare Advisory Partner
Founded in 2007 by John Crew and Mike Scribner, Strategic Healthcare Partners (SHP) operates as an extension of healthcare organizations' executive and financial teams. Our client-first approach prioritizes understanding unique needs through dedicated client representatives, ensuring tailored solutions for managed care contracting, IPA and CIN management, and revenue cycle optimization. With expertise in value-based care transitions and payer negotiations, we serve 30+ hospitals and 1,500+ physicians nationwide.Our team combines decades of healthcare experience with a commitment to ethical stewardship, guided by principles of humility and service. We leverage data-driven analytics and strategic planning to help clients navigate evolving reimbursement models while maintaining operational independence. Our services span from contract negotiations to population health management, supporting providers in achieving financial and clinical success in complex healthcare landscapes.
Services
Managed Care Contracting
IPA Management
Revenue Cycle Analysis
ACO Consulting
Provider Enrollment
CIN Development
Performance Analytics
Healthcare Strategy
Network Contracting
Clinical Integration
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of healthcare consulting expertise since 2007
- Our team includes former healthcare executives with payer negotiation expertise
- We implement data-driven strategies for value-based care transitions
- We provide dedicated client representatives for personalized service
- We maintain proven success with 30+ hospitals and 1,500+ physicians served
What people say
Dedicated support
Successful partnerships
Strategic expertise
Financial improvements
Payer negotiations
Services
Managed Care Contracting
Our team analyzes claims data and market rates to develop customized contracting strategies that maximize reimbursement. We review existing agreements, identify underpayment patterns, and negotiate favorable terms with commercial and government payers. With expertise in fee-for-service and value-based models, we help providers secure contracts that align with their financial goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
IPA Management
We provide comprehensive management for Independent Physician Associations across multiple specialties. Our services include payer contracting, practice enhancements, and regulatory compliance support. We help IPAs maintain physician independence while improving collective bargaining power through strategic network development and delegated credentialing processes tailored to both urban and rural healthcare environments.
Revenue Cycle Support
Our revenue cycle assessments identify operational inefficiencies in charge capture, claims processing, and collections. We implement data-driven solutions for chargemaster reviews, superbill optimization, and POS collections training. Our consultants help healthcare providers improve cash flow through systematic audits and staff education programs focused on billing compliance and reimbursement maximization.
CIN Development
We guide healthcare organizations through the complex process of establishing Clinically Integrated Networks. Our services include legal structure assessment, IT infrastructure evaluation, and clinical program development. We help clients achieve FTC compliance while implementing data systems for quality measurement and cost management, enabling providers to succeed in value-based payment models through coordinated care delivery.
Provider Enrollment
Our automated enrollment system streamlines provider credentialing with managed care organizations. We handle initial applications, facility enrollments, and ongoing maintenance requirements while tracking submission status through approval. Our CAQH and PECOS expertise ensures compliance with payer-specific requirements, reducing administrative burdens and preventing revenue disruptions from credentialing delays.
People
John Crew
Principal
With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, John Crew co-founded SHP to provide strategic guidance for healthcare providers navigating complex reimbursement systems. His expertise in managed care contracting and network development has helped numerous organizations optimize financial performance while maintaining clinical independence.
Mike Scribner
Principal
As co-founder, Mike Scribner brings extensive experience in healthcare operations and value-based care transitions. He specializes in developing clinically integrated networks and accountable care organizations that help providers succeed in evolving payment models while maintaining quality patient care standards.
Questions
What healthcare consulting services do you specialize in?
We specialize in managed care contracting, IPA and CIN management, revenue cycle optimization, and value-based care transitions for hospitals, physicians, and healthcare systems.
How do you help providers with payer negotiations?
We analyze claims data, market rates, and contract language to develop evidence-based negotiation strategies that maximize reimbursement while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Savannah and Atlanta, we provide services to healthcare providers nationwide, including rural health networks and urban medical centers.
How do you support revenue cycle improvements?
Our consultants conduct comprehensive assessments of billing processes, implement chargemaster optimizations, and provide staff training to enhance collections and reduce claim denials.
Can you help establish clinically integrated networks?
Yes, we guide organizations through CIN development including legal structure assessment, IT infrastructure implementation, and clinical program development for FTC-compliant networks.
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