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Adam Darkins

President, Empiricon LLC
MBChB, MPHM, MD, FRCS

Adam is nationally and internationally recognized for his achievements in building virtual care networks that increase access to care, reduce the costs of care and assure the quality of care.

Ann M. Bittinger

Attorney, Bittinger Law Firm
JD

Ann Bittinger is an AV-rated, board certified attorney who has represented businesses since 1998. She provides advice to physicians, pharmacists and other health care professionals in administrative hearings before the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding allegations of registration/license violations, inappropriate prescribing, improper record-keeping, and other types of disciplinary infractions.

Brian L. Tuttle

Nationally Renowned HIPAA Compliance Consultant
CPHIT, CHP, CHA, CBRA, CISSP, CCNA

Brian is a Certified Professional in Health IT (CPHIT), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP), Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA), Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 17 years’ experience in Health IT and Compliance Consulting. With vast experience in health IT systems (i.e.

Brigette LaBar

Leader in Revenue Cycle Management Solutions

Brigette LaBar is a leader in revenue cycle management solutions. Previsously, Ms. LaBar was responsible for the revenue cycle operations at one of the largest independent clinical laboratory in California. She was instrumental in improving the performance of the revenue cycle operation and in transitioning a 90+ team member operation following an acquisition.

Catrena Smith

President, Access Quality Coding & Consulting
CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC-I, CPC

With over 17 years’ experience in the Health Information Management Industry, Catrena is a nationally recognized speaker and has published numerous articles in professional journals and magazines. She has served in many roles such as coding specialist, coding auditor, coding trainer, medical records technician, and coding manager. She is a former AAPC Local Chapter President, serves as a HIM student/new graduate mentor for multiple organizations and has served as an Advisory Committee member of a local college for several years.

Debra Phairas

President of Practice & Liability Consultants, LLC
MBA

Debra is President of Practice & Liability Consultants, LLC a nationally recognized firm specializing in practice management and malpractice prevention.

Deron Bibb

President, Healthcare Management Consultant
MBA

Mr. Bibb has spent his entire 22+ year career in healthcare management where he assists clients in the pursuit of maximum optimization of their business.

Dr. Donald E. Wetmore

Founder, Productivity Institute
JD

Don created the Productivity Institute to conduct his original Time Management and Personal Productivity seminars for organizations from around the world.

Greg Vap

VP, Pulse Systems, Inc.

Greg Vap in an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in healthcare IT and revenue cycle management. MGreg has served in various senior management roles, including the SVP of Professional Services and as an Executive Director.

Jamie Verkamp

Managing Partner, (e)Merge

As Managing Partner and Chief Speaking Officer at (e)Merge, a medical growth consulting firm, she works shoulder to shoulder with medical professionals in both hospital and clinical settings to improve the patient experience and has seen measurable growth in her clients‘ customer service efforts, referral volumes and bottom lines. As a sought after speaker and trainer, Jamie shares her knowledge with audiences at more than 50 events each year speaking on topics related to new marketing initiatives, the patient experience and healthcare social media. Her expertise has also been featured in multiple industry publications including MGMA Connexion, Medical Practice Digest and the American Medical Association.