Matthew Deffebach

Partner at Haynes and Boone
JD

Matthew Deffebach, JD is a partner at Haynes and Boone and is the chair of the firm’s OSHA and Workplace Disasters Practice Group. He assists healthcare clients to implement preventative measures to minimize OSHA claims and reduce their exposure to litigation.

Maxine Lewis

President, Medical Coding Reimbursement Management
CMM, CPC, CPC-I, CCS-P

Maxine is a nationally recognized lecturer, author and consultant in the healthcare industry combining more than 40 years of practical experience in the medical office with an in-depth understanding of coding, reimbursement and management issues of the medical profession. She is the author of “Working with Insurance and Managed Care Plans” and “Medicare Rules and Regulations”. Her special interest in the Medicare program has provided expertise not only in the federal program but its ramification and implications with other third party payors.

Maya Turner

Managing Director, Turner Expert Consulting Services, LLC
CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CPC-I (AAPC Approved Instructor)

With her nearly 30 years of experience in revenue cycle management, coding compliance, and education, Maya's dynamic teaching style and unparalleled expertise will undoubtedly enrich the learning experience for our participants, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging educational journey.

Melissa Soliz

Partner/Attorney
JD

Melissa Soliz is a partner with Coppersmith Brockelman, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Her regulatory health law practice focuses on compliance with data privacy, access and interoperability laws (such as HIPAA, 42 C.F.R.

Melody Irvine

Medical Consultant, Career Coder
CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CFPC, CPC-I, CCS-P, CMRS

Melody Irvine specializes in physician auditing, education and curriculum development. She speaks nationally and is a former member of the AAPC National Advisory Board and Member Relations Officer for 2009-2013.

Merella Schandl

Senior Healthcare Consultant
MHA, CPMSM, CPCS

Merella brings over 25 years of health care experience to Anders as a senior health care consultant, having worked with all facets of the industry. With over 25 years of healthcare compliance, enrollment and credentialing experience, Merella brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients.

Merikay Hunt

Founder and President, Coach Mkay Companies, LLC
MS

Merikay Hunt is the Founder and President of MKay Companies, LLC, a healthcare consulting firm. She has over 25 years of experience in healthcare management, customer service, communications, and professional coaching.

Michael D. Miscoe

President
JD, CPC, CASCC, CUC, CCPC, CPCO, CPMA, CEMA, AAPC Fellow

Mr. Miscoe is the President of Practice Masters, Inc. and the founding partner of Miscoe Health Law, LLC.  He has nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare coding, and over 25 years as a forensic coding/compliance expert.

Michael J. Sacopulos

CEO & Partner
Esq.

Michael Sacopulos is the CEO of Medical Risk Institute and partner at Sacopulos, Johnson and Sacopulos. Medical Risk Institute provides proactive counsel to the healthcare community to identify where liability risks originate, and to reduce or remove these risks. Michael was selected as the 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law for Indiana by “Best “Lawyers.” Michael won the 2012 Edward B.

Michael McCoy

Managing partner of HITECH Compliance Associates

Michael McCoy has been performing HIPAA risk assessments for the past 8 years. With over 1000 clients, Michael has a wide breath of experience in dealing with all HIPAA matters and the Office for Civil Rights. Michael’s background before going into HIPAA was 23 years in the medical field performing Administration and Marketing for outpatient radiology facilities.