Gastroenterology Service Line Stabilization & Rebuild
Executive Summary
Following the departure of 19 Gastroenterology providers to a private equity-backed organization, a large health system faced an immediate threat to patient access, hospital coverage, and procedural capacity.
Leading stabilization efforts, a comprehensive physician coverage and recruiting strategy was developed that maintained uninterrupted operations while rebuilding the service line. Through management of 10 locum tenens partnerships, onboarding of 35+ physicians, accelerated state licensure processes, and successful recruitment of permanent providers, the organization transitioned from operational crisis to a sustainable long-term model.
19 physician departure successfully mitigated
35+ physicians onboarded
10 locum tenens partnerships managed
$7M annual coverage budget administered
State licensure reduced from ~6 months to 40 days
6–8 permanent physicians recruited within 7 months
Continuous patient access and hospital coverage maintained
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What types of healthcare organizations does Dressler Health Advisory support?
Dressler Health Advisory works with FQHCs, ambulatory healthcare organizations, multi-site provider groups, and community healthcare systems seeking operational support, workflow modernization, patient access improvement, and sustainable healthcare growth strategies.
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Support areas include patient access optimization, healthcare workflow modernization, ambulatory operations leadership, service line stabilization, provider operations support, healthcare expansion strategy, and operational infrastructure improvement initiatives.
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Yes. Support may include operational planning, workflow strategy, healthcare expansion oversight, infrastructure coordination, patient access scaling, and operational support for organizations pursuing sustainable long-term growth.
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Initial consultations are focused on understanding organizational goals, operational challenges, patient access concerns, and healthcare growth priorities. Following the consultation, strategic recommendations and potential operational support opportunities may be discussed based on the organization’s specific needs.
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We’re here to help anytime
Call Us
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Opening Time
Mon -Sat: 7:00 - 17:00
Operational healthcare advisory focused on patient access, organizational stability, workflow modernization, and sustainable growth for FQHCs, ambulatory healthcare systems, and community healthcare organizations.
Hours of Operation
9am-5pm
© Copyright 2026 Dressler Health Advisory. All Rights Reserved.