Purpose & Needs of the Course:

Many physicians have not developed the necessary experience to create a financial budget for their practice. Budgeting is an essential planning tool to help medical practices remain financially viable.

Objective(s) of the Course:

This presentation will explain the foundations of creating a proper budget.

Course Presenter

With over 15 years of healthcare management and finance experience, Paul has worked with physicians specializing in pediatrics, cardiology and pathology practices. Combined with his experience working for a physician-owned health network and his involvement with physician practice acquisitions for the largest not-for-profit hospital network in Texas, Paul has a unique perspective on healthcare. He specializes in completing a comprehensive set of financial analyses, including practice cost, physician compensation, and managed care contract negotiations.

​Paul founded the Pediatric Management Institute to provide an array of services for pediatric practices of all sizes and maturity, focusing on financial and operational issues. He is involved in a variety of advocacy efforts related to ensuring access to healthcare and education for children with special needs.