| "This is a performance driven company focusing on outcomes. We enjoy being the yardstick measure for quality work."
"Some people just are not used to an environment where excellence is expected."
What level of professional do you want working
for you?
The history of THOMPSON is the business history
of its principal, Jeffrey P. Thompson.
The business environment that physicians and
other healthcare professionals work in has changed dramatically, and continues to do
so. Some of the major players evolving into key roles as a result
of these ongoing changes in business are:
- Physicians
- Hospitals and hospital administrators
- Managed Care Companies
- Labs
- Commercial Insurance companies and Brokers
- Medical business consultants
- Forensic coding and documentation auditors
- Medical practice valuation experts
- Surgi-centers, urgi-centers, medi-spas etc.
- Billing and collection companies
- Software companies (EMR, EHR)
- Healthcare attorneys
- Healthcare accountants
- Medical Real Estate Development firms
It may be impossible for any one healthcare consulting company to employ industry leaders in the disciplines noted above. Yet that is exactly what we've done - however, our model does have some distinctions. For more than three decades we've worked hard to establish a team proven experts in the medical field in every area noted above. These are relationships built on trust, respect and performance and every Thompson client benefits from them. Once we understand objectives and expectations we draw from our extensive list of independent experts and utilize them and their resources as needed by each individual engagement. Thompson "manages" results vs. written objectives to assure timely completion of projects with the expected results. You can imagine the skills required to coordinate
efforts of those groups in a manner that benefits a THOMPSON
client and we do it every day!
Jeff's business and inter-personal
communication skills are very apparent. he has a a very strong
sales and marketing background and is a strategic thinker. Additionally, he has trained
thousands of healthcare professionals, sales and management professionals in healthcare
and other industries. He speaks regularly to physician societies,
academies, physicians and physician organizations on various
topical subjects impacting on Thompson clients and the healthcare community.
This firm originated as a dedicated advocate
of physicians and surgeons. Jeff Thompson - "It is my opinion that, in general,
physicians and surgeons have almost totally lost the control, autonomy and entrepreneurial
opportunities that have been an important element in their decisions
to enter private practice. Additionally, many physicians have
not been adequately trained in the many nuances of this ever-changing
business environment. This has made them an "easy target"
for those with such skills. This loss of "market" and (in many, many, unfortunate cases) ceding control of income
is not due to lack of ability, but rather the lack of business focus and developing, implementing and monitoring effective business strategies. Physicians are concerned about quality patient outcomes first and business comes next. The business world only
deals with profit. Thus, this leaves some physicians vulnerable –
and the results speak for themselves. This lack of control and increasing uncertainties are
frustrating and a primary reason for physician job dissatisfaction.”
"I am interested in leveling the
playing field by streamlining business operations, maximizing profit and creating
the infrastructure and strategies required to operate a business profitably while
patients are being treated at the highest professional standards.
I make certain service vendors and retained professionals do what
they say they will do in a timely manner and within budgets.
I protect assets and present information in a manner allows
the physicians to fully understand alternatives so they can make logical business decisions.
The following CV is included for you to review
to better understand Jeff's qualifications.
Thirty–eight years of business experience with
emphasis on business systems, financial analysis, operations
management, strategic planning and interpersonal business skill
training and personnel development.
Attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick,
NJ History/Liberal Arts
Graduated Mars Hill College, North Carolina,
BA Education
Personally financed 100% of education through
numerous part-time jobs
Numerous industry related seminars and self-study
programs
1996 - Present J. P. THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES,
President
Thompson is an integrated business management
consulting firm with clients throughout the U.S. This is a
highly specialized and experienced professional services company
providing business solutions and professional business education for healthcare professionals, healthcare companies and other businesses.
Thompson is also frequently retained by Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing
and Rehabilitation companies, third party billing companies and
physician owned and/or managed companies. Thompson has
also been engaged as a business consultant to the
medical real estate valuation
and other healthcare and non-healthcare related businesses.
In addition to consulting/facilitation and providing practice specific
products and services, the firm also provides national customized
business skill training programs and presentations designed
to assist physicians and others healthcare professionals in achieving
goals and objectives.
1995 - 1996 Button - Hunter & Associates,
LLC, Partner
Responsible for operations and management of
the Physician Consulting Division including all new client development.
Emphasis on analysis and crafting successful business solutions
for current and new clients. Examples of these projects include
mergers, acquisitions, dealing with management infrastructure
issues, practice evaluations, compensation issues, and other
practice related agreements and the hiring of physicians, physician
associates and practice managers.
1993 - 1995 Button Associates, Vice President
Developed new business consulting opportunities
for single and multi-specialty physician practices and healthcare
organizations throughout New Jersey, in Pennsylvania and New
York. This work included developing relationships with Physician
Organizations, IPA’s, PHO’s, hospitals and hospital organizations.
Responsibilities included selling the initial meeting, proposal
development and presentation, closing and managing the overall
project. Maintained executive management consulting responsibilities
for each project. Personal involvement with, as well as, management
of consulting and administrative personnel directly related
to project outcome. Heavy concentration in strategic planning,
mergers, development of management infrastructure, recruiting
and hiring administrators and practice managers. Handled sensitive
and difficult physician issues and relationships.
1986 - 1993 Smith Insurance Services (Donald
F. Smith & Associates), Princeton, NJ - Senior Vice President
Corporate operational responsibilities for a
large, prominent regional (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut,
New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) insurance and brokerage
consulting firm reporting directly to the Chairman. Heavy concentration
on alternative risk financing, professional liability (physicians
and attorneys), and multiple property and casualty package programs
for hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare institutions.
Guided development and implementation/expansion of esoteric
products. Designed and implemented national marketing strategies
for product distribution to financial institutions, automobile
manufacturers and dealers and self-insured workers compensation
trusts. Developed, maintained and managed select large national
corporate accounts.
1973 - 1986 Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies,
Boston, MA
Direct sales, marketing, and sales and district
sales management responsibilities. Emphasis on psychology of
selling and needs analysis, strategic planning, media mass marketing,
product enhancement and new product development. Interpersonal
and communication skill training and sales and sales management
training responsibilities Mid - Atlantic Region. Designed and
presented numerous sales management and sale training seminars
on various behavioural modification methodologies, sales skills
development and operations management skills utilized throughout
the US. Assigned numerous division offices and consistently
produced new and retention volume in top 5% nationally. Received
numerous local and national sales and sales management awards
for production, retention and growth.
Professional affiliations
2004 – 2009 - Appointed as a New Jersey Municipal Court
Mediator for the Monmouth County, NJ Vicinage.
1996 – 2002 - The New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology,
Clark, NJ – Faculty presenter Ancillary Workshops and select
Academy sponsored seminars.
1999 - 2002 - Ocean County College, Toms River,
NJ – approved Consultant/ Trainer for the Department of Continuing
and Professional Education and the Division of Customized Training.
2001 – 2003 - Middlesex County College, Edison,
NJ - approved Consultant/Trainer for the Institute for Management
and Technical Development
1999 – 2003 - American Management Association
- Certified Instructor
2002 – 2003 – Member Telemedicine Communicators
Alliance
2007 - 2008 Appointed to the Board of Directors of The Gerrard Berman Day School; Solomon Schechter of North Jersey; Member of the Strategic Planning Committee.
Married with one daughter
and two sons and six wonderful grandchildren.
My family, personal fitness, automobiles, fishing, golf, reading and woodworking.
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