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Marietta Health Care Physician
We know delivering quality health care while succeeding in today’s marketplace is an overriding priority for physicians in all medical practices. Whether it’s dealing with managed care contracting, capitation, OSHA compliance or other issues, most practices are recognizing the need for professional management of the non-clinical side of their business. Introducing Marietta Health Care Physicians Inc. (MHCPI), a full-service management service organization (MSO). We administer to independently owned physician practices and physician networks, taking care of the administrative details of your business, allowing you to focus on quality patient care.

At MHCPI, our team offers over 30 years of combined health care experience with sound business principles and strategic vision. We’ve developed an array of cost-effective, comprehensive support services customized to meet your needs and help you run your practice. Our services include:


Management Services

  • Physician billing
  • Transcription Referral
  • Managed care preparation
  • Managed care contract development
  • Medical record consultation
  • Physician office policy and procedure development
  • HIPAA Privacy Consultation


Physician Billing Service
In a busy practice, it’s difficult to follow up on collections, insurance claims and other vital sources of revenue. It’s our business to manage your receivables and billing processes so you can be free to follow up on patients. Our continued goal is to identify every opportunity to maximize reimbursements and reduce expenses. Services include:

  • Physician billing through Enhanced Software Product billing software
  • Easy-to-read and understand physician billing reports
  • Regular meetings with clients to provide support or feedback


Transcription Services
We will refer you to quality transcriptionists in our area. We can assist with evaluation of services, equipment selection and work flow methods.

Medical Record Consultation

  • Review of medical records and practices
  • Assistance with policy and procedure development
  • Storage and retention systems/policies
  • Development of systems for release of information
  • Reviews specific to compliance

Managed Care
We understand the complex relationships among providers, patients, plans and the practice. We know the importance of fiscally sound management. Let us help you with your:

  • Organizational development
  • Assistance in organizing managed care contracts
  • Development of a matrix of all managed care contracts
  • Recommendations on managed care contracts regarding negotiation, acceptance or rejection
  • Site review preparation

Physician Office Policy & Procedure Development
Our consultants are available to work with you and your staff to provide:

  • Assistance in development/implementation of Physician Practice policy and procedures, including HIPAA
  • Staff development for office personnel
  • Recommendations for improved efficiency.

With MHCPI, we believe in the philosophy of letting the physician practice while we manage. If you are interested in these services or would like a consultation, contact us at (740) 374-4500.

Melinda Nugent, MS, RTC
Corporate Administrator
Melinda has a Master of Science Degree from Georgia State University in Clinical Administration.  She has worked for 23 years in the healthcare field, and has been the Corporate Administrator for MHCPI since 1997.
 
Melinda consults in survey preparation, and is a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).
 
Telah Benjamin, CPC
Telah holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management, and is a Certified Professional Coder.  Telah serves as the Director of Branch Operations, coordinating the day-to-day logistics of our many practices as well as new practice set up, personnel development and retention.  She has been with MHCPI since 2000 when she served as office manager for one of our physicians.
 
Niki Hutzler, RHIA
Niki is a Registered Health Information Administrator with a degree from the Medical College of Georgia.  She has been the Clinical Information Manager for MHCPI since 1997.
 
Niki has over 25 years experience in health information management.  She has worked in acute care, behavioral health, private consulting and a commercial records center.  Niki is a member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the West Virginia Health Information Management Association.

418 1/2 Colegate Drive
P.O. Box 449
Marietta, OH 45750
740-374-4500