Prosper Beyond

01/05/2026

Prosper Beyond is turning 10 this year! To celebrate such a huge milestone, we want to highlight our journey with a few words about how we came to be from our founder and CEO Doral Jacobsen:

In late spring of 2016, I found myself in a coffee shop in Boone, NC. I had just been laid off from a large firm and was staring at a bank account with exactly $161 in it. I knew that this was just a beginning….

I had a simple goal: to create the company I always wanted to work for but could never find.

I chose the name Prosper Beyond because I believed medical practices deserved to do more than just survive—they should thrive. I wanted to help them navigate complex reimbursement models so they could focus on what actually matters: caring for their communities sustainably.

Today, that "company of one" has grown into a small and mighty team of a dozen of the most talented, creative, and kind individuals I’ve ever known. Together, we have successfully represented thousands of clinicians across the country in high-stakes payer contract negotiations. We love what we do, and it shows.

To our team: You are what makes this place special. To our clients: Thank you for trusting us with your mission.

Happy 10th Anniversary, Prosper Beyond! Here’s to the next decade of making an impact.

01/01/2026

Success is better when it’s shared.

This year, the Prosper Beyond community proved that when we collaborate "beyond" the status quo, we create something truly special. May your 2026 be filled with bold moves and even bolder breakthroughs. We’re honored to be on this journey with you.

#2026

12/04/2025

CMS has released its final CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, increasing payment rates, extending key telehealth flexibilities, and launching new specialty-care and value-based initiatives.

Read the full article from the American Hospital Association for details.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 31 released its calendar year 2026 final rule for the physician fee schedule.

11/20/2025

We're revisiting Carolinas MGMA Podcast Episode #6 where Prosper Beyond's CEO Doral Jacobsen joined to discuss the challenges of payer contracting.

She shares insights on data transparency, payer dynamics, and real-life contracting experiences.

Give it a listen here and let us know your thoughts!

https://ncmgm.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/ncmgma-podcast-episode-6-mastering-the-art-of-payer-contracti...

In this latest episode of the NCMGMA Podcast, we tackle one of the most critical aspects of healthcare management: payer contracting. Doral Jacobsen, CEO of Prosper Beyond, who has spent years help…

11/13/2025

What a chilly but fantastic day on the course on Monday!

We at Prosper Beyond are so proud to sponsor and be part of Horse and Buddy’s Annual Golf Classic in Cary!

A huge thank you to all the golfers who braved the cold and wind for such a great cause!

🏆 1st Place Team: Scott Lorbacher’s Team — Scott Lorbacher, Michael Robbins, Dan Finn, and Jack Lorbacher

🥈 2nd Place Team: Jackson Kahn Golf Course Design — David Kahn, Steve Reh, Preston Campbell, and Jeff Daube

🎯 Closest to the Pin: Mike Robbins and Brad Bowling

Despite the weather, it was a day full of fun, friendship, and fantastic golf — all for a great cause! We're lucky to be able to sponsor such an amazing organization, thank you Horse and Buddy for all you do!

11/07/2025

As we stride into November, we'd like to share a success story from one of our clients, a pulmonary specialist practice in the Southeast. If you're an independent provider who's convinced payers won’t give you an increase, it might be worth reading their story!

10/27/2025

Independent practices face unique challenges, are you equipped to navigate them?

MGMA's Greensboro chapter meets next month on November 13th, and our CEO Doral Jacobsen will be speaking on payer contracting and getting on the ROAD to success in avoiding potholes during negotiations!

09/23/2025

The annual MGMA Conference is finally here! We're delighted to be in Orlando, FL next week sharing our payer contracting tips and tricks with you.

Swing by to say "hello" and listen to our CEO Doral Jacobsen, MBA FACMPE's session F4: Payer Contracting Negotiations 2.0: How to Hold More Aces.

You'll dive into impactful payer contracting strategies our team uses everyday to successfully support practices in achieving excellent results.

Register now to join us September 28–October. Use code SUN100 and save $100 on your registration:https://i.snoball.it/p/Lyfk/l/5

Want to discover how to future-proof your leadership? Attend MGMA's annual Leaders Conference and find out. Learn tangible ways to grow and develop.

09/18/2025

Ready to lead your practice to success? At the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Leaders Conference you'll learn tangible ways to grow and develop, happening September 28–October 1 in Orlando, FL.

Join our CEO Doral Jacobsen for her session F4: Payer Contracting Negotiations 2.0: How to Hold More Aces.

You'll learn proven payer contracting strategies that help practices thrive — insights you can start using right away to make a measurable impact.

Register now and join the movement. Use code SUN100 and save $100 on your registration.

Want to discover how to future-proof your leadership? Attend MGMA's annual Leaders Conference and find out. Learn tangible ways to grow and develop.

08/21/2025

If you're ready to grow as a leader and shape what's next, MGMA's annual Leaders Conference is where you need to be September 28-October 1 in Orlando, FL.

Join our CEO Doral Jacobsen for her session: F4: Payer Contracting Negotiations 2.0: How to Hold More Aces

You'll dive into impactful payer contracting strategies our team uses everyday to successfully support practices in achieving excellent results.

Let’s reimagine what leadership looks like across every level of healthcare.

Register now and join the movement. Use code SUN100 and save $100 on your registration.

Want to discover how to future-proof your leadership? Attend MGMA's annual Leaders Conference and find out. Learn tangible ways to grow and develop.

08/14/2025

We at Prosper Beyond have the privilege of calling Asheville, NC home. We were incredibly proud to see Dr. Shannon Dowler, who has treated patients in Western North Carolina for over 20 years, interviewed by the New York Times about her experience working with uninsured people from Appalachia.

She shares what Medicaid expansion has meant for rural patients and providers, and her concerns about new federal restrictions that could roll back coverage for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians.

Her insights on work requirements, administrative burdens, and the unique challenges facing rural providers are essential listening for anyone working in healthcare policy right now.

You can listen on the New York Times website or YouTube:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/podcasts/the-daily/medicaid-republican-cuts-doctor.html?showTrans...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYGTbKOWu88

A family physician in western North Carolina explains what she thinks will happen to her patients as a result of Republicans’ domestic policy bill.

06/26/2025

Does the prospect of negotiating payer contracts for your practice feel daunting? You're not alone!

We want to lift up one success story from a small pediatrics and adolescent care practice in the Southeast we worked with:

"Our practice had not renegotiated our insurance contracts in years. We weren't sure if consulting with Prosper Beyond was our best option but we did and we couldn't be happier. Their team exceeded our expectations and our ROI has been outstanding. Contract negotiations are a complicated dance... and they know all the steps! I couldn't recommend Prosper Beyond more!"

Ready to take your practice to the next level? Let us help you optimize your payer contracts. Visit ProsperBeyond.com to get started!

If you have any thoughts or questions please comment below or message us!

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