Healthcare Compliance Expert Witnesses

Anaheim, California

Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Risk Management - Credentialing, Medicare Compliance, Healthcare Compliance, AAAHC, AAAASF, Infection Control, Malpractice

I am an Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator with extensive experience in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and perioperative systems. I provide expert witness services on matters involving ASC operations, policies and procedures, standard of care, and administrative oversight. My experience includes direct responsibility for day-to-day ASC operations, including regulatory compliance (CMS, AAAHC, AAAASF), policy development and implementation, accreditation readiness, staffing models, physician relations, credentialing, nursing and SPD oversite, staff training and operational workflow optimization. I have hands-on experience conducting internal audits, preparing for surveys, and developing corrective action plans. I am experienced in evaluating healthcare systems and processes related to preoperative assessment, documentation practices, patient safety protocols, communication across care teams, and emergency preparedness within the ambulatory surgery setting. My ex...

Colorado

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance

Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...

Hartford, Connecticut

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance

Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...

United States, Florida

Nurse Practitioner, Legal Medicine - Healthcare Law, Healthcare Compliance, Medical Malpractice, Stark Law, Legal Compliance, Nursing Jurisprudence, Trauma, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety, Credentialing, Chronology, Scope of Practice, Legal Nurse, NP Law, Medical Law, Cross State Licensure, License Defense, Clinical Specialist

APRN & Healthcare Law Specialist | Crafting Defensible Medical Chronologies, Navigating Regulatory Compliance, and Pre-Screening Malpractice Claims Dual-Credentialed Healthcare Law Expert & Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with over 15 years of high-acuity clinical experience and a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Healthcare Law. I bridge the critical gap between complex clinical outcomes and legal strategy. Specializing in the defense of healthcare providers, hospitals, and insurance entities, I provide high-impact medical chronologies, merit screenings, and forensic medical record reviews for general and professional liability matters. What sets my practice apart is my active medical licensure in all 50 states + Washington, D.C. This rare credential allows me to deliver unmatched jurisdictional insights and evaluate national versus localized standards of care seamlessly across the United States. Whether analyzing a multi-volume EHR, preparing a trial team for de...

Lake Forest, Illinois

Health Informatics, HIPAA - Electronic Health Information Systems, (CPHIMS) Medical Records, Healthcare EDiscovery, (CEDS) Information Governance, Electronic Health Records, Health Insurance, Healthcare Compliance, Clinical Documentation, CEDS, RHIA, Quality Improvement (CPHQ)

Kimberly is a credentialed (MBA, MJ, PBCI, RHIA, CPHIMS, CEDS CPHQ, FAHIMA) healthcare ediscovery, HIPAA, information governance, quality management, and compliance professional with over 30 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. She is a national speaker and author on the topics of health information operations, including HIPAA, e-discovery, information governance and healthcare compliance. Kim has been an active member of the Health Level Seven (HL-7) Working Group responsible for review and development of the Records Management and Evidentiary Support (RM-ES) profile for the design and development of the functional profile for Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems since 2006. She has also been an active member and contributor in AHIMA task forces and working groups related to electronic discovery. Kim holds a Master’s of Business (MBA) from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, a Master’s of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law and Policy from the Loyola S...

Kansas

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance

Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...

Kentucky

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance

Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...

Louisiana

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Management - Obstetric Critical Care, Quality Control, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery, Safety Bundles, Healthcare Compliance

Well-respected physician with over 22 years of experience in medicine. Clinical expertise includes women’s health (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Planning, menopause and female hormones), female pelvic surgery and/or pain, female bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, sexual dysfunction or disease, sexual trauma. These include all areas to ensure appropriate admissions, diagnosis, management and treatment of disease, and interaction of the healthcare team. Academic expertise includes education of all levels from students of nursing, Physician assistants, midwifery, and medical, physician residents, and fellows. Clinical and bench research with IRB, grant, and FDA submissions are all second nature. Many administrative expertise and responsibilities in the area of patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and leadership. Seton Hall University School of Law Present Graduate Certificate in Health & Hospital Law Specific coursework in ...

Woodstock, Maryland

Investigation, Medical Management - Acute Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Medical Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine Management, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare Consultant, Litigation Support, Certified Valuator, CPA [RN] Retired RN. ACS Advanced Coding Specialist -Board of Medical Specialty (BMSC) CPA Certified Public Accountant -State of Maryland CVA Certified Valuation Analyst - National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts CRCE Certified Revenue Cycle Executive -American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) CPC Certified Professional Coder -American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) CHBC Certified Healthcare Business Consultant -National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants CPCO Certified Professional Compliance Officer

Houston, Texas

Wound Care, Long Term Care - Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Sores, Bedsores, Decubitus Ulcers, DME Medical Necessity, DME Billing, Medical Necessity, Fraud, Medicare B, HCPCS Billing and Coding, DMERC Appeals, Workers Comp, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Compliance, Utilization Review, ALJ Hearings, Standard of Care, Healthcare Fraud, LCD

Bryan W. Smith, DPT, MBA, brings a rare combination of clinical training, wound care program leadership, and deep regulatory/reimbursement expertise to matters involving DME and wound care medical necessity, reimbursement compliance, and workers' compensation case review. After earning his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University, Bryan began his career providing direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice settings before transitioning to a national wound care and DME provider serving over 4,600 long-term care facilities and hospice agencies nationwide, where he spent over a decade in roles of increasing responsibility — from Clinical Wound Specialist to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement leadership. During this time, Bryan pursued and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University — driven by a passion for continued learning and a desire to deepen his clinical and critical thinking ...