Our Experts

Our Experts

LaRae Punt

Founder and CEO of Healthcare Pivots, LLC
MBA

LaRae began her career in the coding department of a 20-physician cardiology practice and went on to manage all data aspects of the practice as the Assistant Administrator.  Within a 20-year clinic management history, LaRae noticed a large gap between the availability of data and the confusion her colleagues felt when attempting to use data to make informed decisions about their practice. LaRae recalls being frustrated late at night, attempting to prepare reports for an early-morning physician meeting.

Lariza Hebert

Associate Attorney at Fisher & Phillips, LLP

Lariza Hebert is an associate in the Houston office of Fisher and Phillips law firm.  She represents clients in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including unlawful discrimination claims, harassment claims, retaliation claims, independent contractor issues, employee leave issues, trade secret litigation, and more. Lariza has litigated before state, federal, and administrative agencies, and has participated in dispute resolutions before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Texas Workforce Commission. Lariza has successfully defended and obtained judgments for her clients.

Larry Brooks

President, Practice Flow Solutions
AIA

Larry Brooks is an architect, President of Practice Flow Solutions and widely known as an expert in improving the flow patterns of medical practices. Larry’s career specializing in helping private practices and institutions improve the flow of their healthcare environments began after graduating from Southern Polytechnic State University in 1990 with a degree in Architectural Engineering. The expertise Larry has developed during his focused career has allowed him to help thousands of doctors see patients on time while at the same time increase the number of patients they are seeing, calm flow patterns of practices to improve the quality of work life for the doctors and staff, while improving the experience for the patient. Larry’s wealth of knowledge and unique approach has led to him being often asked to author or contribute to articles in many publications, as well as teach courses at local and national meetings..

Laura Fryan

Partner
JD

Laura is a partner with Brouse McDowell law firm. As a healthcare attorney, she provides strategic guidance and legal advice on a variety of topics including HIPAA, Stark and Anti-Kickback compliance, vendor agreements, employment contracts, overpayment audits, government investigations, private/government payer reimbursement, and state/federal licensing. Laura also facilitates transactions for her healthcare clients including joint ventures, leasing of physician practices, buying and selling physician groups, and other health care related entities.  Her clients include physician practices, hospitals, home health agencies, ambulatory surgery centers, assisted living facilities, dialysis companies and health plans..

Laureen Jandroep

Owner, CertificationCoding.Org
BSOT, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CMSCS, CHCI, CPPM, CDEO, CPMA, CPB

Laureen has over 30 years in the healthcare field. She graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 1986 and before long was running a successful therapy practice which did over 1.6 million in billing per year with a less than .06% rejection rate.

Laurel Eakes

Paralegal
CHC, CHPC

Laurel is a seasoned HIPAA Privacy & Security Expert concentrating on the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to privacy policies and procedures including protected health information (PHI) in compliance with federal and state HIPAA regulation. Her expertise extends to reviewing and evaluating risk assessments and related compliance monitoring initiatives; creating and monitoring BAAs to ensure that all BAs are maintaining privacy requirements and responsibilities.

Laurie Morgan

Senior Consultant & Partner, Capko & Morgan
MBA

Laurie focuses on helping practices generate and capture more revenue, operate more efficiently, and build productive teams. Besides her consulting work, Laurie is a well-known speaker and author.

Lea Fowler

Lea is a ERISA health claim appeals expert demonstrated by her recovery of millions of dollars for clients over the years using ERISA appeals. She can help improve your revenues with minimal impact to your existing resources by using ERISA and going back to 1/1/03 for recovery.

Leonta Williams

MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, CPC, CPCO, CRC, CEMC, CHONC Director of Education, AAPC Leonta "Lee" Williams, is director of education at AAPC. She has more than 18 years of health information management experience as a coding director, auditor, educator, trainer, practice manager, and mentor.

Leonta Williams

Director of Coding
RHIA, CCS, CCDS, CPC, CPCO, CRC, CEMC, CHONC

Leonta (Lee) Williams is currently the Director of Coding at a large physician organization in the southeast.  Lee has over 15 years of experience working in both the outpatient and inpatient setting.  Some of her professional roles have included coder, auditor, practice manager, educator, and trainer. Lee has presented at national healthcare conferences, private healthcare training organizations, and has frequently contributed articles to healthcare publications.  She currently serves on a number of Boards including Georgia Health Information Management Association (GHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).  Lee has a B.S.