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Empowering Healthcare Providers to Optimize Their Costs and Elevate Care.

Navigating the complexities of rural healthcare finances can be overwhelming, but we understand your unique challenges. From shrinking reimbursements to rising costs, we can come alongside you to address immediate challenges and plan for a better future.

We Understand Your Unique Challenges.

As a rural healthcare provider, you are at the heart of your community, but you face unique financial hurdles that can threaten your ability to serve patients. Shrinking revenues from low Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, rising costs of patient care, and staffing shortages create an environment where every decision is critical. Balancing high-quality patient care with complex reporting requirements and audits adds another layer of strain.

JFS transforms these challenges into opportunities for growth and lasting solutions that you can apply now and far into the future.

Our expertise in revenue cycle management, cost reporting, and strategic financial planning ensures your organization maximizes reimbursements and sustains operations, empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional care.

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Uniquely serving rural and small healthcare organizations with under 500 employees:

  • Federally Qualified Health Centers

  • Critical Access Hospitals

  • Rural Health Centers

  • Sole Community Providers

  • Physician Offices

  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers and For Profit Clinics

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Working with the JFS Consulting team has been an exceptional experience since day one. They quickly assessed our needs and implemented solutions that have made a noticeable impact on our business operations. What truly sets them apart is their incredible team. Every interaction has been marked by professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine desire to see us succeed. They not only listened to our concerns but went above and beyond to ensure that their solutions were both effective and sustainable. Thank you to Kelly and the entire JFS team for your outstanding support and service.”

Andy
St. Vincent

Our Healthcare-Specific Services.

We’ll equip and empower you to make strategic decisions to sustain quality care and long-term success so you can focus on what truly matters — serving your patients and community.

  • We’ll help you establish financial processes and procedures to generate timely and accurate financial reports, empowering management to make informed decisions. 

  • We assist you in identifying and securing grant and gap funding opportunities to address financial shortfalls. 

  • We act as a CFO consultant to help you navigate financial complexities, improve performance, and create cash flow opportunities. 

  • We’ll support you in developing cash flow projections based on budget and spending analysis, allowing for examination of patient revenue, regulatory impact, and future reimbursement. 

  • We come alongside you in your financial statement preparation, Medicare Cost Report preparation, and other financial reporting needs to ensure compliance and transparency. 

  • We develop and deliver training programs to educate your most important leaders on financial management principles, helping them better understand financial data and make informed decisions. 

Think big. Plan smart. Grow Boldly.

The Benefits you Care About.

Partnering with JFS means you gain a trusted mentor with deep expertise in the healthcare finance space, guiding you toward lasting success. Together, we equip you with the tools, creative strategies, and confidence to achieve your long-term goals and navigate every step of your journey with clarity and purpose.

  • Let’s navigate the challenging financial landscape of shrinking revenues and rising costs together:

    • Maximizing Patient Revenue
      We analyze insurance contracts, identify opportunities for increased reimbursement rates, and optimize billing and coding processes to ensure you’re fully compensated.

    • Securing Gap Funding
      We guide you in identifying and securing alternative funding sources including grants, cost-based reimbursement models, and Accountable Care Organizations to bridge the gap between shrinking revenues and rising costs. 

    • Managing Expenses and Resources
      We partner with you to implement systems for tracking expenses, analyze cost per patient, and outsourcing for administrative functions to reduce costs and improve efficiency. 

  • We’ll provide comprehensive support for financial reporting and compliance, lightening your burden, ensuring accuracy, and facilitating timely filings. 

    • Accurate and Timely Financial Statements
      We’ll establish efficient accounting processes and procedures, providing you with clear and timely financial statements to support informed decision-making. 

    • Support for Audits and Cost Reports
      We’ll assist you in preparing for audits and completing Medicare cost reports, reducing stress and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • We offer comprehensive training programs for your management and department leaders on financial management, budgeting, and other essential topics to improve financial literacy and create a stronger financial culture. 

    • Personalized Coaching 
      We provide ongoing coaching and support to CFOs and other leaders, helping them understand their financial data, develop their skills, and confidently navigate financial challenges. 

    • Education and Empowerment
      We focus on educating and empowering you with the financial knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions and manage your organizations effectively.

  • Work with you and your struggling hospital to develop and implement financial strategies to improve your financial health and ensure you can continue serving their communities 

    • Navigating Regulatory Changes
      We stay up to date on the latest industry trends and regulatory changes, to help you adapt and make strategic decisions to maintain financial stability. 

    • Strategic Planning and Growth
      We act as your strategic partner, helping you develop long-term financial plans that support growth and sustainability. 

Elevated Experience Above the Rest.

Receive a unique blend of experience, strategic problem-solving, future-focused planning, and an easy-to-understand educational mindset with the power to propel your business forward.

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    Educational Empowerment

    Our education-based approach simplifies financial concepts and explains them in plain English. We aim to make it accessible and engaging so you are empowered to take control of your financial future.

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    Proactive & Strategic

    We go beyond basic compliance and reporting by prioritizing long-view strategic planning. This allows us to proactively identify opportunities and address potential challenges before they become problems.

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    Deep Industry Expertise

    Our diverse team of experts have extensive knowledge so we can provide comprehensive support across a wide range of financial needs from accounting and bookkeeping to tax planning and strategic consulting.

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    Personalized Servies

    We prioritize building strong relationships based on trust, open communication, and a genuine desire to help you succeed. You can expect regular meetings, proactive communication, and a commitment to swift responsiveness.

Ready to improve your financial health and longevity?

Whether you have questions or want to explore how we can support your organization, we’d love to connect. When you’re ready to get started, fill out the form or you can email us directly at info@jfsconsultingco.com.