Vachette Pathology
Vachette Pathology was founded in 2002 and is a nationwide pathology practice management firm. It was founded by Mick Raich, a speaker and author on issues, practices and trends related to pathology practice and laboratory billing. Vachette works with hospital-based pathology practices, independent laboratories and hospital outreach laboratories.
In working with clients, Vachette "takes a two-part approach to pathology practices."[1] First, it conducts an audit of billing practices to determine if they are being done correctly. Second, it serves as a liaison between the practice and managed care companies to "do what [it] can to help managed care companies pay more money."[1]
As a pathology consultant, Vachette Pathology is periodically used as a spokesperson for its industry on operational and related issues that impact the typical small business physicians and pathology groups.[2][3]
Recently, Raich was quoted as saying that the future demand for pathologists "will only increase their value as the work pool decreases," which will put them in a stronger position when "negotiating favorable hospital contracts."[4] Raich's forecast for the increased demand for pathologists echos a similar forecast by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.[5]
Industry[edit]
Vachette Pathology is a member of and/or supports several related organizations, including:
- MGMA's Pathology Management Assembly,
- American College of Healthcare Executives and
- CAP Foundation.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tough tactics for practice management woes, September 2007, College of American Pathologists [1]
- ↑ LabCorp’s Exclusive Provider Deal With United HealthCare: Market Strategies for Labs & Pathology Groups to Apply in 2007 [2]
- ↑ Iillinois Medicaid Slashes Lab Rates by 25% (see page 4)
- ↑ Gaining an edge in contract talks with hospitals
- ↑ Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition: Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians [3]
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