About Us
Optimus Healthcare Management
Consulting services focused on assisting healthcare organizations to overcome licensing and credentialing challenges.
At Optimus Healthcare Management, we have been empowering healthcare organizations for 20 years (2005-2025), helping them navigate the complexities of the highly regulated industry with confidence.
Our consulting services include:
1. AHCA Licensing & Compliance – Comprehensive support for AHCA applications, PFA (Financial Projections), CEMP, policies & procedures, mock surveys, deficiency corrections, and Medical/Clinic Director compliance training.
2. DCF Licensing & Accreditation – Guidance on Department of Children & Families (DCF) licensing, including policies & procedures, operational compliance, and accreditation preparation.
3. Credentialing & Provider Enrollment – Assistance with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare provider enrollment.
4. CLIA Certificate of Waiver – End-to-end support in obtaining a CLIA Certificate of Waiver to ensure compliance.
5. Radiation Control Compliance – Preparation of required forms for FL Bureau of Radiation Control.
6. Practice Management & Operational Forms – Custom intake forms, compliance, KPI tracking, and management reports.
7. Insurance Rate Negotiations – Strategic negotiations to optimize reimbursement rates.
8. MSO & MCO Contracting – Facilitation of partnerships with Management & Managed Care Organizations.
9. Healthcare Management Advisory – Strategic insights to optimize operations, compliance, and profitability.
With a proven track record of success, we’ve helped numerous healthcare organizations streamline operations, reduce costs, and achieve regulatory compliance.
Let’s Connect! Visit optimushc.com or call (561) 705-0067 to discuss how we can support your goals.
Mission
To help our clients unlock compliance and licensure requirements so they can be the best they can be on helping transforming their communities.
Vision
To be an enduring value partner to our clients, a source of pride to our consulting team, and an asset to our community.
Values
Integrity, respect, and professionalism are the core values we stand for. These core values are the principles guiding all of our business’s actions.
Founder and Lead Healthcare Consultant
Antonio Santos, MBA
- 20+ years of experience in healthcare administration, specializing in strategic planning, AHCA licensing, startup development, and healthcare operations.
- Proven track record in guiding healthcare businesses from conception to compliance and operational success.
ENTREPRENEUR & INNOVATOR:
Founded AHCA-licensed healthcare clinics in Southeast Florida ensuring regulatory excellence and sustainable growth
- Launched an international telemedicine platform serving travelers, bringing global healthcare accessibility.
COST CONTAINMENT & CLAIMS MANAGEMENT:
- 10+ years in medical cost containment, Specialized in:
- medical claims repricing & hospital bill negotiation
- claims management & utilization review
- provider network development for the travel insurance & assistance industries
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS:
- Former Regional Director of Operations, U.S. Medical Management (now HarmonyCares).
- Led operations for the Southern Region, overseeing the Florida and Virginia markets
- USMM managed 90+ offices across 12 states, delivering comprehensive home-based healthcare solutions
- Directed multi-site healthcare operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and growth within Centene Corporation (Market Cap: $41.3B)
EDUCATION & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION:
- MBA, Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
- Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration, FAU
- Finalist, Florida Healthcare Innovation Competition (2014)
- 1st Place Winner, South Florida Healthcare Executive Case Competition (2014)
Recognized for a telehealth business plan targeting Medicare homebound patients
Awarded for a disease management case study
What Our Clients Say About Optimus Healthcare Management
The Optimus Healthcare Management Team and Tony have been an amazing resource for me, as someone who is newly navigating the healthcare space. They offer consulting on licensing requirements as well as contract and credentialing with insurance and other 3rd party payors. Contract and credentialing can be especially daunting. Every step of the way, Tony and his team share their knowledge and process insights which helps if you are starting in this industry or seeking to put in place more effective systems. Every conversation with Tony was an education. I recommend him and his service whole-heartedly to anyone serious about opening a clinic and maintaining their compliance on point. Also he is very organized and you can see what is within the scope that you are paying for and what is outside the scope, so you never have any reason to doubt what your deliverables are at each stage of the process.
The binders, policies and procedures, and general counsel received from Optimus greatly facilitated the AHCA license inspection. The policies and documents provided comply with what AHCA requires, and the mock survey lets you know everything you must have for the actual survey inspection. Optimus is very knowledgeable and helpful with the AHCA licensing process.
Optimus is a great resource for any medical equipment company like ours that is opening in FL. Tony has been fantastic. He’s knowledgeable, timely, and his rates are affordable.”
Mr. Santos was very professional and guided us through the process of getting the AHCA license for our clinic. His help and expertise made this process smooth and easier. 100% recommended!
We greatly enjoyed working with Tony and Optimus. Tony is very attentive, responsive, detail oriented and executes to a very high level. He delivered all work within the scope of his budget and within the proposed time frame. We think very highly of Tony and Optimus and are currently considering engaging him in other ways to help our business. We would strongly recommend working with Optimus, thank you for the hard work!
The Experts Behind Optimus Healthcare Management
At Optimus Healthcare Management, our team is comprised of experienced healthcare consultants, regulatory specialists, and industry experts dedicated to guiding healthcare organizations through licensing, compliance, and operational success.
With decades of combined experience, we understand the complexities of healthcare regulations and work closely with our clients to ensure seamless approvals, strategic growth, and long-term success.
Meet the professionals who make it happen:
Antonio Santos
MBA – Founder & Lead Consultant
With over 20 years of expertise in healthcare administration, licensing, and regulatory compliance, Antonio leads the Optimus Healthcare Management team with a deep understanding of AHCA licensing, medical practice startups, payer credentialing, and cost containment strategies. His guidance has enabled countless healthcare organizations to streamline licensing, achieve accreditation, and optimize operations with confidence and efficiency.
Donna Smith, CPC, CPC-I
Medicare Enrollment and Credentialing Specialist
At Optimus Healthcare Management, we believe in expertise, integrity, and results. Let our team help you navigate regulations with confidence and efficiency.
Contact Us to learn how we can support your healthcare business.