Healthcare operations and practice management expert witness with over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, this expert has more than 15 years of experience providing expert witness services in matters involving medical practice operations, compliance, and financial performance. Their work includes consultations and deposition testimony addressing practice management, regulatory compliance, and operational standards within healthcare organizations.

The expert’s practice focuses on healthcare business operations, including compliance planning and implementation, practice operation assessments, accounts receivable analysis, and new practice setup with facility design. Their experience includes Office of Inspector General Independent Review Organization auditing, evaluation of reimbursement processes, and assessment of internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance within physician practices and healthcare facilities. This work involves identifying operational deficiencies, evaluating adherence to federal and state compliance guidelines, and assessing financial and administrative processes in medical practices.

Their professional background includes executive leadership of a healthcare consulting and educational organization providing nationwide services in practice management, compliance, and operational improvement. Prior roles include oversight of business operations for large physician groups and multi-specialty practices, including management of operations for more than 80 physicians and multiple subspecialties, as well as development and administration of centralized business office functions for dozens of medical practices. These responsibilities included managed care contracting, physician and staff training, compliance oversight, and operational management across healthcare systems.

The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Credentials include designation as an Office of Inspector General-approved Independent Review Auditor, Certified Medical Office Manager, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Medical Insurance Specialist, and licensed Third Party Administrator. Professional involvement includes participation with the Medical Group Management Association and the American Academy of Professional Coders, along with governance and advisory roles in organizations such as the National Black MBA Association and executive advisory board involvement with a national financial institution, reflecting engagement with healthcare operations, compliance standards, and business management practices.