"AAI IS MORE RESPONSIVE TO OUR REQUESTS; OTHER COMPANIES WOULD WANT US TO FIT THEIR MOLD."

Gershon Levinson, MD, Board President
Northern California Anesthesia Physicians Medical Group
San Francisco, California

An AAI client since 1995, Northern California Anesthesia Medical Group's more than 50 anesthesiologists serve four hospitals and multiple outpatient sites in the San Francisco area. The practice covers cases ranging from simple outpatient procedures, obstetrics and general surgery to specialty procedures such as pediatrics and heart and liver transplants. The group's success comes from its ability to adapt to change and evolve in a complex medical environment.

Services:

As the group evolved into a premier anesthesia provider, AAI also evolved to serve the group's growing business needs. Northern California Anesthesia Medical Group uses an array of services to support and enhance their business activities. The group relies on AAI for:

• Insight and guidance for the group's compliance program.
• Comprehensive management of the group's accounting and financial needs including payroll, expense reimbursement and malpractice insurance.
• The know-how to create and implement complex pooled-income plans.
• Successful contract negotiation.
• Experienced and reliable billing and collection services.
• Intelligent information that helps the group make informed decisions.
• Experienced professionals who can help the practice adapt and grow.

The Future:

The practice is fortunate to be located in a desirable area where medical research and health care are cutting edge. Yet it's difficult to predict where the regulatory environment, healthcare industry or medical profession will lead them. For this successful practice – and for AAI – the answer is in remaining flexible, evolving to meet the needs of those they serve.