Skills

ACUMEN can lead or assist with the following tasks:

TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS                    • Identify System Requirements                     • Select and Implement Packaged Software                                                 OR                       Design and Develop Custom systems                     • Write Functional Specifications                     • Write Technical Specifications                     • Implement PC and mainframe systems                     • Perform Alpha Testing of Systems                                               AND                       Develop Test Plans for Client Beta Testing

ANALYTICAL CONTRIBUTIONS                 • Define Project Plans                    • Identify real issues, which often differ from perceived problems                    • Document Alternative Solutions and Implement Solutions                    • Implement Productivity Measurement Tools

EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS                • Develop Training Programs and Materials                    • Conduct Classes                    • Structure and Conduct Interactive Seminars                      to establish business attitudes and relationships                    • Develop Documentation for end users and system administrators                    • Train End Users in the use of the automated systems                    • Train in-house Technical Support Staff                    • Design, Develop and Implement applicable Forms                    • Define and Document Administrative Procedures

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS                • Design financial systems and interfaces to existing systems                    • In the insurance arena, we also have the resources to                    • Audit Underwriting Practices                    • Strengthen Existing Pools                    • Identify Fraud and Verify liability                    • Evaluate and Monitor Risk, Profitability and Adverse Selection                    • Implement Fixed Fee Payment Systems                    • Conduct Payment-System Audits                    • Implement Diagnosis-Related-Group payment Systems, and                    • Re-focus Managed Care and Utilization Review departments                    • Implement HMOs

MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTIONS                    • Achieve Agreement on Business Objectives and Priorities                    • Develop Project Plans                    • Manage People to ensure adherence to plans                    • Coordinate, Direct and Manage Projects                    • Mediate Controversies                    • Negotiate Effectively - internally and externally

METHODS                    • Work Within Your Budget                    • Implement Unique Payment Plans                    • Coordinate work of Internal staff with the work of ACUMEN