Mr. Ferguson is an expert in hospital reimbursement, managed care rate setting, and management information systems. Mr. Ferguson frequently consults with hospitals, mental health providers and managed care plans on rate setting and reimbursement issues. Mr. Ferguson is recognized for his ability to identify innovative reimbursement policies that meet the unique needs of providers whose circumstances are outside expected norms. He is often called upon by State officials as well as providers to develop equitable and economical funding mechanisms.