"Valuation of medical services is NOT limited to the cash amount(s) paid by a third party payor but MUST INCLUDE THE VALUE OF BOTH CASH AND OTHER BENEFITS as specified in the provider - payor contract notably, rapid claims payment guarantees, marketing & sales assistance programs, electronic access to current eligibility files, volume bonuses, and other valuable, non-cash benefits which are why a provider accepts less than 100% of billed charges." 

- Lawrence Lievense, FHFMA, FACMPE

Healthcare FINANCIAL Consulting Services

• Hanif Defense

• Managed care contract * payment analysis
• Assist locating medical bills & other healthcare financial experts
• Valuation of medical charges, “Usual, Customary” w/testimony
• Customs and practices of billing & payments in hospitals, medical groups
• Generate charge itemizations from medical records (Kaiser/military hospitals)
• “Vested Interest” analysis in contracts between physicians/insurances /hospitals

Qualifications

• Thirty plus years of progressive experience in healthcare financial management

• Receivables experience in acute hospitals, HMO/PPO, law firm, medical groups
• Expert Testimony/consulting in medical charges, claims, payments, benefits, contractuals
• Specialties: Medical claim valuation, Medicare, Third Party Payments; Charge/Medical Audits
• Unique Expertise: Analysis of charge accuracy; discounts in payor/provider agreements
• Author, professional articles on healthcare receivables management
• Graduate Program Instructor, MBA/MHA program “Managing Managed Care”
• Five professional certifications including two current, FHFMA, FACMPE
• Active in national professional associations with recognition/commendation awards

Lawrence "Lan" Lievense, FHFMA, FACMPE
(805) 389-1750
Lawrence.Lievense@verizon.net