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 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 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.
Gail is partner and co-founder of Curis Physician Resources. She launched this consulting company to help medical practices successfully navigate the changing field of outpatient healthcare management and insurance reimbursement. Gail has over 30 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry in outpatient medical office billing, HR and bookkeeping. Gail has also worked as a patient care coordinator and is a certified asthma educator (AE-C).
Gerald “Jud” E. DeLoss is a Member in Clark Hill’s Chicago office in the Health Care Practice Group, Behavioral Health Care Practice Group, and Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy Work Group.
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.
Heidi has 20 years of experience in health care legal and compliance related issues. Her experience includes positions at a large hospital corporation, serving as a compliance officer for a sleep lab/DME company and a compliance director, chief privacy officer and interim chief compliance officer at a medical device manufacturer. In addition, she has represented and advised critical access and long-term care hospitals, physician groups, home health agencies, DME companies, pharmacies (including compounding pharmacies), non-profit organizations, and licensed individuals.
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.
Early in the 2000's John got heavily involved with HIPAA compliance as he desired to ensure his medical IT clients were compliant with the law. As he researched he realized most people had no idea how HIPAA compliance was to coincide with their computers. Over the years he has become an expert on HIPAA compliance, and as a byproduct, Meaningful Use compliance as it deals with the Security Risk Assessment which is a requirement started by Stage 1, that essentially will never end. His company, Med Tech USA LLC, provides private practice physicians with solutions to simplify the HIPAA compliance process..
Karen Hoffer is partner and co-founder of Curis Physician Resources. Karen is a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 35 years of diverse healthcare experience. She is also a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C). For 28 years of that experience she worked in outpatient pediatrics, urgent care and ob-gyn. For 10 years she was the manager for an outpatient pediatric practice in Northern Virginia. During this time, she also lead the development and success of an all day walk in clinic, managing the entire process from best idea to implementation. Karen has extensive experience with value-based care as she has successfully navigated the complexities of several insurer sponsored PCMH programs. Her hands-on clinical and management experience gives her the insight needed to present realistic and workable solutions to complex outpatient healthcare challenges for medical practices across the country..