Physician Network Services
Physician Network Services (PNS) leverages the breadth of Leerink Swann’s advisory offerings to provide a full platform of services for US-based hospitals and their employees. Leerink Swann has a strong history of working with the medical community, having built MEDACorp, our proprietary network of over 35,000 medical professionals, one relationship at a time.
For physicians. By physicians.
Physician Network Services is headed by a physician with over 25 years experience recruiting and managing physicians. Clients can have confidence that PNS understands their needs and is focused on their best interests. They are also better informed and, as a result, can be more proactive in managing their professional and financial goals.
For Hospitals
PNS was established to advise healthcare organizations on key issues such as:- Competitive position and strategy
- Physician recruitment and retention
- Retirement plan management, including fiduciary liability review
- Integrated financial counseling
- Rapid assessment of the hospital’s current strategic market position
- Cohesive physician alignment and integration strategy
- Infrastructure development to become an Accountable Care Organization
- Implementation of strategic plan
- Financial counseling for senior management and employed physicians
For Physicians
Our team of experienced, senior professionals provides an individualized and systematic approach to solving the concerns of healthcare professionals.
Services include:- Proactive advice and execution on all matters of tax and financial counseling, including:
- Practice management advice to optimize revenue and control costs
- Negotiation of revenue sharing arrangements with healthcare organizations and ancillary service providers
- Practice valuations and acquisition strategies with competitive compensation packages
- Complete and thorough review of financial plan, including:
- Analysis and advice on all tax planning strategies – including improving benefits through updating qualified or non-qualified retirement plans
- Estate planning
- Asset allocation analysis and personalized recommendations
- Debt management, including restructuring plan and below market mortgage rates
- Personal liability management
- Disability insurance review to ensure adequate and complete coverage
For Practices
The recent changes in physician reimbursement constitute a grave threat to the future of private practice. PNS helps you maximize your value to the system through various financial arrangements with healthcare organizations, which in turn produce the highest quality and most efficient healthcare for patients and their communities. These range from models that allow hospitals to partner with physicians in real estate ventures, imaging and other diagnostic services, and the creation of ambulatory care centers, all while preserving ownership and control of your practice. We also provide a wide range of wealth management and retirement services for you and your practice.