We Understand the Business of Healthcare
Clinical understanding, business experience. Vantage is led by principals Tannus Quatre and Kyle Fleischmann. Clinically trained as physical therapists, Tannus and Kyle bring to Vantage a deep understanding and compassion for the "core business" of healthcare, the care of patients. In addition to clinical understanding and experience, Tannus and Kyle have years of experience and formal training in the area of healthcare management and business administration. And just this year, the addition of Andrew Levy to the Vantage team brings 30+ years of experience in the business management of healthcare practices, providing Vantage with enormous depth in the areas of practice management and strategic planning.
A three-person show? Not even close. Tannus, Kyle and Andy are just the beginning of the value offered through Vantage. Through a network of management experts, business specialists and healthcare consultants, the Vantage team is as diverse as it is big, offering specialized, comprehensive value to individuals and private practices with virtually any business or logistical need.
Diverse training, passionate entrepreneur. Tannus brings to Vantage a diverse mix of clinical and business training and experience. Graduating from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) with a Master's degree in physical therapy, Tannus has worked as a physical therapist in both California and Oregon, and has clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings including acute care, sports medicine, outpatient, inpatient, and home health.
Tannus holds a Master's in Business Administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and has experience in healthcare administration in the non-profit hospital setting. At Duke University, Tannus emphasized a curriculum based in marketing and finance, receiving business training in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Tannus is also a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the nation's principal organization for practice management professionals. At Vantage, Tannus puts this extensive training to work through his role as lead consultant for Vantage Consulting.
On a daily basis, Tannus enjoys the diversity of working with clients on business planning and development, marketing strategy, and the implementation of lean operations into clinical settings. Tannus maintains clinical licensures and certifications as a licensed physical therapist in the state of Oregon, certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and credentialing as a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association. Tannus publishes regular content to PT Magazine, Impact, and Advance Magazine, and is a member of the Editorial Advisory Group to PT Magazine.
When away from work, Tannus enjoys the Central Oregon life with his wife and kids. Tannus spends much of his spare time on the hiking and biking trails of Central Oregon, traveling to sporting events, or playing music with his children.
Clinical specialist, management expert. With years of experience as a clinical specialist and practice management superstar, Kyle brings the best in excellence and experience to Vantage. Kyle has been directly involved with the management and operation of several successful outpatient healthcare clinics in both Oregon and California, the experience of which he brings to the benefit of Vantage clients as the lead of Vantage Management Services. Kyle is a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and has years of continuing education in finance and budgeting, leadership, human resources, marketing, medical billing, and medical operations.
Academically, Kyle holds a Master's degree in physical therapy from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and a Master's degree in physiology from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Experience at these institutes has exposed Kyle to cancer research at UCSF and work with NASA scientists and astronauts through physiology research at UCLA.
Clinically, Kyle has achieved the esteemed credential of Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a distinction awarded to the top orthopedic physical therapy practitioners in the United States. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section.
Kyle contributes volunteer time as a financial analyst and budget counselor for individuals, churches and businesses. And when not crunching numbers? Well, Kyle can be found around the Central Oregon landscape spending time with his family snowshoeing, skiing, and camping.
Experienced executive, business strategist. Owner of Pinnacle Consulting and Management Services, Andy brings to Vantage over 30 years of business experience in the outpatient rehabilitation sector.
A licensed physical therapist, Andy owned, developed and managed a network of outpatient rehabilitation facilities and provider networks in the Midwest United States for 20 years. In the late 1990's Andy managed regional provider networks for several national industry consolidators, holding a number of executive positions in numerous healthcare companies.
In addition to his clinical and managerial expertise, Andy brings firsthand knowledge of the key factors required for the successful operation of healthcare practices in the U.S. Andy holds academic degrees in biology and physical therapy as well as a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Colorado.
Comprehensive team, specialized services. It's through the merging of internal expertise with a robust specialist network that makes Vantage a truly unique value to healthcare practices. Through the Vantage Partnership Network, clients have access to dozens of business and practice professionals, each a credentialed specialist in their designated field. Vantage serves as the link between the Vantage Partnership Network and Vantage clients, providing service enhancements and cost savings through efficient, logical, and customized delivery of practice-specific services.
From information technology to legal counsel, a core strength of Vantage is found in one of the strongest resource networks available to healthcare clinics. Vantage has recruited and assembled specialists in the areas of: Software development, information technology, claims management, accounting and financial planning, marketing and brand development, website development, legal counsel, and organizational development, providing small to medium-sized healthcare practices with a comprehensive team that parallels those available to the largest healthcare organizations.
Visit our Partners page to learn more about the Vantage Partnership Network.
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