Patricia Nicholas, DPM, DABMSP, CPMA, FACPM
President/CEO
Profession: Practicing Podiatrist and Certified Professional Medical Auditor
Experience: Over 25 years working in both private practice and multispecialty
group; 10 years in chart review and arbitration
Expertise: Experienced in clinical documentation and medical auditing for
compliance.
Commitment: Dedicated to teaching practices and proper documentation to improve
patient care and ensure compliance
Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CSFAC, CPC, CPODCS, COCS, CMSCS
Consultant
Profession: Practicing Podiatrist and Certified Professional Coder
Experience: Over 25 years in coding, management, and training for podiatric
practices.
Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the Medicare Appeals Process and coding
issues through national lecturing and firsthand experience.
Achievements: Author of “THE Podiatry Coding Manual,” a comprehensive and
annually updated resource for podiatry coding.
Commitment: Dedicated to teaching practices and proper coding to enhance
reimbursement and ensure compliance.
Hoda Henein, CHBMPE CP
Practice Management Consultant
Experience: Over 20 years in billing management consultancy within the medical field, serving as President and CEO of Active Management.
Skills: Expertise in maximizing client profitability, healthcare billing management, and strategic consulting services.
Professional Associations: Active member of HBMA, AMBA, AHIMA, AHLA, AAPC, and Cambridge Who’s Who; previous involvement with the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association.
Speaking Engagements: Lectures nationwide and has presented for organizations including CHRAA, OHI, TPMA, NYSPMA, IPMS, ALPMA, AAPPM, ACFAS, and the Michigan State Podiatric Society.
Commitment to Excellence: Dedicated to understanding client needs and enhancing billing practices to ensure success across various healthcare services.
Matthew Feldman, Esq
Legal Consultant
Profession: Partner at Feldman Kiefer, LLP
Focus Areas: Legal representation of healthcare professionals in post-payment
audits, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance (including HIPAA), and
professional liability.
Role: Member of the firm’s management committee, overseeing legal matters
related to business entities in the healthcare sector.
Daniel B. Kline, FACHE
Association Management Consultant
Profession: Experienced Healthcare/Non-Profit Executive
Experience: 30 years in strategic planning, community development, and
leadership within healthcare systems and medical associations.
Skills: Expertise in marketing, business development, fundraising, and nonprofit
governance.
Leadership Style: Recognized for motivating individuals and fostering
collaboration to achieve collective goals
Gina Peters, MBA
Opertations Consultant
Experience: 20 years in revenue cycle optimization, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within healthcare organizations.
Focus Area: Specializes in analyzing workflows from patient registration to billing and payment collections to identify inefficiencies and implement best practices.
Skills: Proficient in improving processes, increasing collections, and reducing denials while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Data Analytics: Utilizes analytics tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) like days in accounts receivable and denial rates for informed decision-making.
Collaboration: Works closely with various departments—such as admissions, billing, coding, and clinical teams—to facilitate streamlined communication.
Training and Development: Provides training on best practices and new software systems, identifying revenue opportunities in both ancillary and non-ancillary services.
Technology Utilization: Leverages technology to automate processes and monitor compliance, aiming to protect revenue and enhance the patient experience throughout the revenue cycle.
Delores Barnes, DPM
Nursing Home Consultant
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