Healthcare Sector Expertise
Healthcare Consulting
Healthcare organizations operate in a rapidly evolving regulatory and financial environment. Cerini & Associates, LLP provides healthcare consulting services that help physicians, provider organizations, and healthcare entities navigate change, manage risk, and make informed financial and operational decisions.
The continuum of healthcare is changing. The day of the stand-alone physician practice is waning, as physicians are either joining larger groups or joining hospital faculty practice plans in order to have some level of negotiating power with the HMO’s. The same issue is hitting providers, particularly in the area of mental health and substance abuse, as capitation, Medicaid health homes, developmental disabilities individual support and care coordination organizations (DISCO’s), and an ever growing list of other initiatives are going to force increased collaboration and consolidation among organizations.
We understand that in healthcare it’s not just enough to do an audit or a tax return. In working with physicians and providers, you need to understand the changing landscape and regulatory environment that impact our clients daily. You can’t just be a historian; you need to be a resource.
At Cerini & Associates, we understand that, so we stay connected to your industry and practice, helping our healthcare clients with:
- Cost report preparation
- Merger and acquisition support
- Internal and system audits
- HIPAA and Medicaid compliance reviews
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Contract negotiation assistance
- Business consulting
With Cerini & Associates, you just don’t get an accountant; you get a strategic partner that knows your business and the sector you work in.
Cerini and Associates…experience the difference.
The IRS had assessed penalties for the trust's 2020, 2021, and 2023 tax filings after claiming they had not received the returns. Throughout the entire process, Jacob Lutz and the Cerini team were professional, responsive, persistent, and incredibly knowledgeable. They handled all communications with the IRS, kept us informed every step of the way, and ultimately succeeded in having all of the penalties removed.
What impressed me most was not just their technical expertise, but their genuine commitment to protecting my father's legacy and looking out for our family's best interests. They treated the matter with urgency, attention to detail, and a level of care that went far beyond what I expected from an accounting firm.
My family is extremely grateful for their work and the peace of mind they provided throughout a stressful situation, hence the Google review.
Their team is consistently on time, clear in their communication, highly ethical, and incredibly well-prepared. They make a process that can often feel overwhelming feel structured, manageable, and even energizing. Their pricing is also reasonable, especially given the quality of service and expertise they provide.
Cerini’s presentation to our Board was exceptional. It was clear, thoughtful, accessible, and strategic. The fact that our Board members took time to rave about it afterwards says it all. They are to explain complex financial information in a way that builds confidence, trust, and understanding.
When I'm in rooms with other senior nonprofit leaders and the subject of audit firm recommendations comes up, I always suggest Cerini. On several occasions, another leader or two jumps right in to second that recommendation.
I cannot recommend Cerini highly enough. They are truly sensational.
As the Chief Financial Officer of a large nonprofit organization providing emergency, supportive, and affordable housing throughout New York, I oversee an operating budget of $125 million and a workforce of over 700 employees. Over the past six years, CHI has partnered with Cerini & Associates, and we have been pleased with the quality and consistency of their services.
Cerini & Associates offers a comprehensive range of support, including accounting, audit, tax preparation, and consulting services. Their team has been instrumental in helping us evaluate and improve business performance and key financial metrics. Every member of their staff is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to addressing our questions and needs.
A standout aspect of our experience has been the accessibility of their managing partner, Ken Cerini. It is rare to have direct access to a firm’s managing partner, yet he is consistently available to provide guidance and answer questions promptly. This level of engagement reflects the firm’s strong client commitment.
Their partnership has not only supported our Finance team operationally but has also enhanced their technical expertise in accounting and auditing. As a result, our team continues to grow in both confidence and capability.
I highly recommend Cerini & Associates to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations seeking a reliable and knowledgeable accounting firm. Engaging their services, whether through an RFP process or otherwise, can strengthen your organization’s policies, procedures, and overall accounting infrastructure while helping to mitigate risk.