Purpose & Needs of the Course:

Many practices struggle to ensure that patients keep their appointments. Not only does this have a negative financial impact on the practice, but it leads to gaps in care for children.

Objective(s) of the Course:

This presentation will provide an understanding of why patients do not show up for their appointments as well as strategies to circumvent such occasions. Reducing the number of no-shows increases the practice's financial stability and ensures children receive the right care at the right time.

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.