Value Added Services

IPN continues to look for additional programs that will benefit its members. Current programs that utilize IPN’s network to gain greater cost savings/program benefits are listed below.

• ELF (Electronic Link Feature)
  Online Eligibility and Recredentialing. ELF services are available only to IPN member physicians. ELF allows your office to check eligibility for all Wisconsin Medicaid members regardless of plan. ELF will free up your staff from having to make calls to the plans to verify eligibility. You may also complete your recredentialing application through ELF. ELF is available to IPN offices at no cost.
• Group Malpractice Insurance
  Save 30-50% off your premiums though the Independent Physicians Network Group Malpractice Insurance Program. This program has been in place for over fifteen years, offering consistently lower premiums through the group purchasing power of IPN. Want to know how much you can save? Contact Rita Boxx at (414)221-0306 or rboxx@robertsonryan.com for a personal premium indication.
• IPN Practice Management Consulting
  IPN offers Practice Management Consulting Services to support the needs of your practice. With over 25 years of experience in this market and valuable networking relationships IPN can provide guidance and support to all aspects of your practice. A full range of service offerings include, Practice Assessments, Evaluation and Implementation of Revenue Cycle Management & EMR, Administration, Operations, Human Resource, Staff Recruitment, Medical Group Formation and Compliance Planning. Contact Sarah Zwiefelhofer, Director of Practice Management at IPN at (414)259-2061 or via email at szwiefelhofer@ipn-wi.com to learn more and discuss your needs.
• Legal Shield
  Pay one low flat rate for all your legal needs. The Legal Shield program includes unlimited business consultations, reviews of business documents such as leases and vendor agreements, debt collection letters, attorney letters and phone calls and trial defense services for your practice.  Personal and family coverage are also available. Contact IPN at (414)771-6177 for more information on this program.
• Group Purchasing Organization
  IPN has entered into an agreement with Health Resource Services (HRS), an affiliate of Premier, Inc., a Group Purchasing Organization. Just by being a member of IPN you are eligible for discounted services and products such as: Medical Office Supplies, Office Supplies, Computer Products, Furniture and Equipment and Wireless Service (AT&T and Verizon). Contact Kathy Emmert at (608) 881-1137 or via e-mail at Kathy.Emmert@hrsgpo.com.