TractManager Experts
Lyle Ellerbach joined MD Buyline in 1987. Throughout his history with the company, he has held many key leadership positions. He directed the Software Development team from 1997 through 2007, and from 2007 to 2012, he managed MD Buyline’s Member Services team. He currently heads the Implementation and Training teams for MD Buyline’s Purchased Services Program.
Lyle Ellerbach received his Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and an associate degree in business administration from The University of Iowa.
Lyle Ellerbach, BS, ABA
Vice President
Limitations of Manual Contract Management
Most people wouldn’t dream of using a card catalog to access a library book. Those index cards were replaced long ago by digital, searchable catalogs that make it much quicker and easier to...
Remote-Based Tools: Essential to Optimizing the Business of Healthcare
As I sit here in San Francisco, drinking tea and looking around my new office space — a recently converted walk-in closet — I reflect on the trials and tribulations of working from home. Like many...
The Importance of Contract Request Management
Contracts are the lifeblood of any organization, especially in the healthcare arena. So, how does a contract come to life? In these times of tight budgets, it’s all the more important to know...
Top 10 Negotiating Strategies
Skilled negotiators are like musical virtuosos. They have an extensive repertoire of tactics from which to draw, and they know when and how to make them a part of their performance. But negotiating healthcare contracts for capital, purchased services, and IT services can test the artistry of even the most masterful negotiator.