Orthopedic practices operate in a uniquely complex, high‑throughput environment—balancing clinic volume, surgical block time, imaging coordination, durable medical equipment (DME), physical therapy integration, and payer authorization requirements. Margin pressure is often driven by
OR utilization inefficiencies, implant and vendor costs, ASC alignment challenges, and fragmented post‑operative care pathways. As practices expand—adding subspecialties, surgeons, sites, or ASCs—small operational gaps can create outsized financial and access constraints.
MRC Health Consultants partners with orthopedic practices as an extension of leadership to improve performance across the full episode of care. We focus on
clinic‑to‑OR alignment, surgical block optimization, implant and vendor benchmarking, ASC strategy, staffing models, and referral‑to‑post‑op coordination. Our work brings clarity to
case mix profitability, surgeon utilization, capacity constraints, and capital decisions, while identifying cost savings and revenue opportunities that support sustainable growth. With the right systems and execution in place, orthopedic practices can increase throughput, protect margins, and scale with discipline and precision.
"After meeting Matt for the first time, he was able to diagnose the root cause of our financial struggles right away. He is extremely organized, knowledgeable, and most importantly, transparent. He walks you through every step of the way, breaks everything down and is confident in what he does. Matt's priority is to ensure that in the end we are successful, and we couldn't ask for more. I am so grateful for his guidance and looking forward for what's to come!"
"Matthew is a pleasure to work with. He's very responsive, always gets back to me when he says he will, and has a very friendly personality. I always look forward to partnering with him."
"We would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for the outstanding work and support provided by Matthew Carreira in his role as our healthcare consultant. His contributions to our practice have been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, Mr. Carreira has demonstrated a high level of professionalism, reliability, and consistency. He has been a steady and trusted resource, always responsive and proactive in addressing our needs."
"Matthew Carreira is the consummate professional, serious yet personable, skilled yet humble, unassuming yet assertive on behalf of those he represents. He’s a delight to work with, has a vast knowledge of healthcare business and private practice management, as well as a track record of nothing but success. I recommend Matt without reservation. I highly recommend him!"
