Testimonials

I extend my great thanks to Paige for a job well done.  He not only comprehensively reviewed and evaluated a large mass of medical treatment and billing records for my clients, he did so on very short notice.  Paige’s ability to communicate the complex billing issues at his deposition enhanced my clients’ case, filled in gaps in our proof for trial and made the case much more amiable to settlement, which was achieved shortly after his deposition.  He presented as an excellent expert in my case.  Again, I thank Paige for his expertise and assistance and look forward to working with him again.

Jeffrey Weaver, Esq

Palm Springs, California

We used Paige for contract negotiations with our hospital. He was very thorough and detail oriented. His communication skills are excellent and he was able to negotiate an improved contract for us. I would not hesitate to utilize Paige again.
Kary VanAllen, MD

Destin, Florida

We really do value your committed services and our group acknowledges that your negotiations have resulted in a net gain for us a second consecutive time. We deeply thank you for your services and commitment to helping us through difficult negotiations. We hope that if this [new IPA project] does progress, we may utilize your services that will be applicable.
James Justice, MD

Temecula, California

Paige has provided sound advice to me since I was a resident in 1987. Over the years he has told me what to expect and I have often thought, ‘There is no way this is going to happen.’ Sure enough, when I’ve done my part, things have panned out as he predicted. Paige’s contributions have been essential in helping me create the best anesthesia practice for which I could ask.
Jerry Matsumura, MD

Reno, Nevada

I have known Paige since the mid-90s, both socially and professionally. Because of his great knowledge and expertise, I asked him assist me by mediating between myself and the buyer of my dermatology practice. It was extremely complicated by some difficult and sensitive issues, through which he guided us with amazing skill and professionalism. I highly recommend him for your practice needs.

Chris Nelson, MD

St. Petersburg, Florida

Our group used the professional consulting services of Mr. Covell. He was extremely useful in the formation of our group, now numbering 15 physicians. We responded to an RFP for exclusive contracting of anesthesia services and his help was invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Tirso Rojas, MD

Yuma, Arizona

I have known Paige since I entered private practice in 1986. He is the ‘go-to guy’ when it comes to dealing with Administrators, payors and contract issues. Always well prepared and extremely knowledgeable when it comes time for negotiations, Paige is a true advocate for physicians in difficult times.
Byron Mendenhall, MD

Visalia, California

Having historical and practical perspectives, Paige has always been the essential consultant for our anesthesia group.

Red Howard, MD JD MBA PhD

San Diego, California

Our group of 10 anesthesiologists retained the services of Paige Covell in renegotiating our hospital contract in 2006 and again in 2009. We found him to be ethical, practical, and extremely well versed in practice management issues as they relate to anesthesiologists. Having him interface with Administration allowed us to mitigate any rancorous feelings that might have developed during negotiations and we were very satisfied with the outcome, as I believe Administration was. We would not hesitate to use him again in any of our contracting needs.
Brian Robertson, MD

Santa Maria, California

There is nobody with more experience in anesthesia than you. There is a lot of help available to anesthesia groups, but most of it is generic and has nothing to do with the particular problems an anesthesia group faces. Billing, contracting and hospital negotiations for anesthesia are specific, but the usual help from lawyers, CPAs and billing agents can miss the important details. Your [firm] was contracting with hospitals long before anybody knew what this was!
Bob Rogoff, MD

Cleveland, Ohio

A million thanks for all the work you did to expose the impropriety between what [our hospital] is receiving in anesthesia care compared to what [our remuneration is] for those services. Your words did not fall on deaf ears nor were your emails and reports seen by blind eyes!
Fred Johnson, MD

Lakeport, California

We are in the enviable position of being able to operate privately in what is otherwise a socialised medical system. Over the years Mr. Covell’s counsel has assisting me in guiding my group’s activities to capitalize on our situation whilst retaining political stability with the hospital where we practise. I firmly believe that other hospital administrations, even under a socialised system, would benefit from his experience.
Bruce D Alexander, MD

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Reflecting back to when our group was formed, it was thought by many to be an impossible task and doomed to fail (as it had in previous attempts). In the midst of departmental strife and political warfare, we were referred by a previous colleague to Mr. Covell. Originally just asked to lead the way toward successful group formation, he played the role of peacemaker, then later acted as liaison in negotiating a contract between the new group and hospital administration. With principled integrity he obtained for us everything on our ‘wish list’ and more. We simply cannot forget Paige’s commitment and untiring efforts in helping us attain the degree of success we enjoy to this day.

Kita Patel, MD

Mequon, Wisconsin

Paige Covell has provided valuable services to me as an individual and to my group, recently negotiating much needed revisions of our contracts with two local IPAs.  He negotiated from a position of knowledge by surveying what was reasonable and customary in our area and throughout the state.  With our new contracts it has become easier to recruit needed personnel.  If you elect to have Paige consult on your services or negotiate compensation with third-party payors, rest assured he will give 100 percent!

Michael Ward, MD

Ventura, California

The court has carefully reviewed the exhibits and, with particular regard to the work [Mr. Covell] performed relating to the “compensation” provisions of the proposed contracts, finds the efforts he expended and the recommendations he made to defendant to be quite sound and of significant value.

*From transcript of a court case in which expert testimony was provided.

Hon. Roger Picquet

Superior Court of California