About SMCA

Sentinel MedClaims Analysts (SMCA) is an independent auditing and investigartory firm providing cost containment services to the health insurance industry. Our clients have included Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, large commercial insurers, Taft Hartley Funds, non-profit organizations, self-insured companies and third party administrators. The President, Alan Gold R.Ph. has over 20 years experience in the health care industry having successfully operated businesses in home infusion care, and the medical cost containment industry. Since 1992, Alan has directed the implementation of cost containment services for our clients, saving millions of dollars in previously unrecoverable payments.

The escalating cost of health care has prompted calls for drastic cost containment. Yet one of the most effective remidies for this problem is a very simple process; a professional medical audit performed by a medical professional. All our staff auditors, Physicians, Nurses, Physicians Assistants and Pharmacists are clinically trained professionals with significant industry experience. They have developed a climate of mutual respect with the provider community who understand the need for monitoring health costs. These are the people who will represent you throughout your audit and negotiation process.