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Ancillary Services - Management Program

A comprehensive, integrated approach to building efficient and cost-effective ancillary programs

The Polaris Group's Ancillary Services Program offers an innovative combination of financial, clinical and operational expertise related to the delivery of therapy, respiratory, medical supplies, and other ancillary services. Our goal is to enhance patient outcomes by providing department-specific training and program development, optimizing the associated revenue streams, and ensuring that ancillary services help residents achieve the highest possible levels of functionality.

Our Ancillary Services Management Program guides you to:

  • Cost effective ancillary services
  • Optimal therapy utilization based on patient care needs and facility goals
  • Maximum allowable reimbursement and cash flow
  • National resources to develop and maintain cutting edge ancillary programs
  • Improved patient outcomes

Program components include:

  • Initial monthly assessment of your rehabilitation, respiratory, and medical supply programs
  • Evaluation of the available space, equipment, supplies, and systems
  • Review of documentation policies and procedures
  • Assessment of your staff's educational needs
  • A complete financial review of the ancillary programs, their relationship to all payors, including Medicare, and the Managed Care cost structure
  • Quarterly financial analysis of current ancillary operations
  • Prudent buyer analysis
  • Financial analysis of rehabilitation and other ancillary strategic initiatives
  • In-service Programs
  • Rehabilitation specialty program development
  • Denials management tracking
  • Medicare ancillary billing training
  • Quality Assurance Review