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    Physician and APP Compensation Survey

    ECG Management Consultants continues to expand its surveys to include independent, integrated, and academic provider ...

    There is no more rigorous or accurate benchmarking resource for provider compensation planning. Our surveys offer market-specific data composed of compensation, production, and benefits information ...

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    Pediatric Subspecialty Physician and APP Compensation Survey

    The industry’s only compensation survey dedicated to understanding the unique data needs of the pediatric market.

    The industry’s only compensation survey dedicated to understanding the unique data needs of the pediatric market.Our survey provides an in-depth review of pediatric subspecialty market trends, ...

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    Faculty Physician and APP Compensation Survey

    Our faculty physician and app compensation survey specifically addresses the data needs of our academic partners in order to ...

    There is no more rigorous or accurate benchmarking resource for academic provider compensation planning. Our surveys offer market-specific data composed of compensation, production, and benefits ...

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    • Physician and APP Compensation Survey
    • Pediatric Subspecialty Physician and APP Compensation Survey
    • Faculty Physician and APP Compensation Survey
    • Medical Group Cost and Infrastructure Survey
    • Risk-Based Contracting and Physician Compensation Survey
    • Physician Benefits and Perquisites Survey
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    Behavioral Health Strategy and Crisis Center Development

    Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican Hospitals (DH-SRDH) engaged ECG as an advisory partner to support ongoing efforts to identify, evaluate, and design care workflows for behavioral

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    Improving Business Operations Processes

    In the process of addressing operational issues, ECG enabled Easterseals Northern California (ESNorCal), then known as Easterseals Bay Area, to transform its process improvement

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    Let’s Make a Deal: Preparing and Executing Successful Payer Negotiations

    Standard payer negotiations are challenging enough: few provider organizations are looking to exacerbate this already complex situation.

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    Evaluating Alignment Options between Cardiologists and Health Systems

    Developing and employing a disciplined alignment selection process is critical for choosing the appropriate alignment model.

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Ben Colton

Principal

Seattle

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  • Finance
  • Performance Transformation

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bcolton@ecgmc.com

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Education

Babson College

Master of Business Administration

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts

As healthcare providers grapple with shrinking revenue sources and the effects of widespread consolidation and collaboration, Ben's clients value his expertise in revenue cycle optimization. The leader of ECG's Revenue Cycle practice, Ben assists health systems across the country in evaluating, optimizing, and improving their revenue cycle to support enhanced financial performance and operational alignment. He is also an expert on the operational and regulatory requirements for transitioning from freestanding to provider-based billing designation, and he has helped numerous organizations with this conversion process. Prior to becoming a member of our firm, Ben worked with a large multi-provider clinic, where he helped manage billing operations. While there, he also assisted with the implementation of a new practice management software system and developed the subsequent policies and procedures pertaining to the revenue cycle process.

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BlogRev Xl Revenue Cycle Rapid Review Web
January 25, 2021

RevXL Revenue Cycle Rapid Review

How do organizations and healthcare providers in particular, drive margin improvement with the ongoi

WebinarsNavigating Revenue Cycle And Patient Access Cv19 Pandemic Web
August 14, 2020

Revenue Cycle Management Leaders Discuss Strategies to Improve Financial Performance

Learn how the revenue cycle and patient access operations are changing and how leaders are respondin

EventsAlpha  Health And  Ecg  Webinar  Presentation Web
June 17, 2020

Navigating the Impact to Healthcare Business Operations in a Post-Pandemic State: Leveraging AI to Improve Performance and Protect the Bottom Line

Join Alpha Health and ECG Management Consultants for an exploratory discussion about key learnings f

WebinarsRc And Pa Planning Web
May 19, 2020

Navigating Revenue Cycle and Patient Access Operations During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

How will revenue cycle and patient access leaders move forward during this time of disruption?

BlogBigstock Doctor With Crossed Hands Cli 252599686
November 06, 2019

Revenue Cycle Improvements Driven by Operational Efficiencies: Memorial Health System

Memorial Health Systems (MHS) is one of the largest employed medical practices in Ohio and West Vir

BlogChlamg Case Study Web
June 26, 2019

​Superior Clinical Performance Supported By Optimal Financial Performance: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group

Superior clinical performance needs to be supported by optimal financial performance. When new leade

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Article Me Code And Compliance Web
August 27, 2018

Avoiding a Compliance and Coding Tug-of-War At Your Practice

Most medical coding and compliance programs can benefit from new technology geared to supporting t

Article Hfm Benefits Of Rev Cycle Work Standards Sept 2017 Website
September 27, 2017

Benefits of Establishing Meaningful Work Standards for Revenue Cycle Staff

Good work standards that lay out quality and quantity expectations are useful—and necessary—for heal

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September 26, 2013

Transitioning to ICD-10: Act Now

Without a plan to implement ICD-10, you are at risk for lower revenue and higher costs. This articl

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August 31, 2013

6 Essential Elements for Physician Revenue Cycle Management

The recent frenzy of physician practice acquisitions has created a sense of urgency for hospitals an

14M04D08 MIS Transforming-A-Multidimensional-Health-Care-Org
May 01, 2012

Revenue Cycle Strategy for Hospital-Owned Physician Networks: A Primer

This article explores the models, tools, and expertise necessary to achieve a professional fee reven

Rev Xl Revenue Cycle Rapid Review Web
January 25, 2021

RevXL Revenue Cycle Rapid Review

How do organizations and healthcare providers in particular, drive margin improvement with the ongoi

Bigstock Doctor With Crossed Hands Cli 252599686
November 06, 2019

Revenue Cycle Improvements Driven by Operational Efficiencies: Memorial Health System

Memorial Health Systems (MHS) is one of the largest employed medical practices in Ohio and West Vir

Chlamg Case Study Web
June 26, 2019

​Superior Clinical Performance Supported By Optimal Financial Performance: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group

Superior clinical performance needs to be supported by optimal financial performance. When new leade

Ben Colton Qa Web
June 27, 2018

Meet ECG Principal Ben Colton

Meet Principal Ben Colton, the leader of ECG's revenue cycle practice. Hear Ben's perspective on the

Is It Time To Review Your Coding And Compliance Programs 650X380 Website
February 07, 2018

Is It Time to Review Your Coding and Compliance Programs? Mitigate Risk, Reduce Cost, and Improve Productivity

In the past, coding and compliance programs relied heavily on manual processes and review of code s

Revenue-Cycle- A-Path-to-Integration
February 25, 2015

Revenue Cycle – A Path to Integration

Managing a revenue cycle has never been the most glamorous component of running a healthcare organiz

Alpha  Health And  Ecg  Webinar  Presentation Web
June 17, 2020

Navigating the Impact to Healthcare Business Operations in a Post-Pandemic State: Leveraging AI to Improve Performance and Protect the Bottom Line

Join Alpha Health and ECG Management Consultants for an exploratory discussion about key learnings f

Event Beckers Hit Cio Rev September 2018 Web
January 26, 2018

Becker's Hospital Review 4th Annual Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference

Join ECG at the Becker's Hospital Review 4th Annual Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference in Chicago.

Navigating Revenue Cycle And Patient Access Cv19 Pandemic Web
August 14, 2020

Revenue Cycle Management Leaders Discuss Strategies to Improve Financial Performance

Learn how the revenue cycle and patient access operations are changing and how leaders are respondin

Rc And Pa Planning Web
May 19, 2020

Navigating Revenue Cycle and Patient Access Operations During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

How will revenue cycle and patient access leaders move forward during this time of disruption?

ICD-10-as-a-strategic-enabler-in-2015-january-2015
July 15, 2015

ICD-10 as a Strategic Enabler in 2015

This presentation explains how to determine the way ICD-10 can be used as a tool to advance your org

14M11D18 BCC ICD-10-as-a-Strategic-Enabler
November 17, 2014

ICD-10 as a Strategic Enabler

The resurgence of hospitals acquiring physician practices is putting pressure on organizations to ge

14M11D18 BCC ICD-10-as-a-Strategic-Enabler
October 15, 2014

ICD-10 as a Strategic Enabler

This webinar explores the rationale of ICD 10, examines key considerations, and offers a critical pa

The Clock is Ticking ICD10
January 27, 2014

The Clock Is Ticking: What Are the Key ICD-10 Activities You Must Do Now to Prepare?

October 1, 2014, marks the compliance date for ICD-10. This presentation provides a short list of wh

Speech The Best Thoughts On Improving Revenue Cycle Today September 2018 Web
July 23, 2018

The Best Thoughts on Improving Revenue Cycle Today

ECG’s Principal Ben Colton will be presenting on a panel addressing The Best Thoughts on Improving R

ICD-10-Is-Delayed
May 19, 2014

ICD-10 is Delayed - Now What?

This presentation proposes beneficial ways to use the extra time gained from the ICD-10 delay and di

14M10D24 MVP JJM Six-Essential-Elements-for-Physician-Revenue-Cycle-Management
April 24, 2014

Six Essential Elements for Physician Revenue Cycle Management

This session provides a comprehensive overview of six essential elements of a well-run professional

14M04D23 BCC Strategies-and-Best-Practices-Self-Pay-Collections
April 22, 2014

Strategies and Best Practices for Optimizing Self-Pay Collections

This presentation provides an in-depth overview of self-pay collections and strategies for ensuring

14M10D24 MVP JJM Six-Essential-Elements-for-Physician-Revenue-Cycle-Management
April 09, 2014

Six Essential Elements to Physician Revenue Cycle

This session provides a comprehensive overview of six essential elements of a well-run professional

The Clock is Ticking ICD10
February 19, 2014

The Clock is Ticking: What Are the Key ICD-10 Activities You Must Do Now to Prepare?

This presentation discusses how to plan for the impact of ICD-10, examines key considerations, and o

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