Long Term Care Planning Expert Witnesses

Silver Spring, Maryland

Medical Management, Long Term Care - Home Healthcare, Managed Care, Transitional Care Management, Medical Necessity Determination, Long-Term Care Planning, Evidence-Based Care Guidelines Expert, Patient-Centered Care Expert, Geriatric Services, Utilization Review, Medical Valuation, Infectious Disease

Vera Dvorak, MD, has broad and extensive experience in a continuum of care, with over 40 years working in diverse healthcare settings including home health services, palliative care, and hospice. She has also served as medical director in all of these areas. Dr. Dvorak has been a practicing physician, a managed care executive, a strategic member of corporate leadership, and vice president and medical director of hospital-based care coordination. She has been in charge of the appeals department in various managed care organizations; and is the founder of transitional care management for one of the largest healthcare systems in Northern Virginia. Dr. Dvorak’s focus has been on medical necessity determination, appropriate discharge disposition with defined short and long-term care needs. She has been a proponent of consistently applying evidence-based care guidelines to support clinical decision-making on a case-by-case basis and across the continuum of care to maximize the potenti...

Anacortes, Washington

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy - Expert Legal Testimony, Home Safety, Assessment of Medical Records for Litigation, Compliance Reviews, Rebuttal Reports, Parkinsons, Neurodegenerative Diseases, ALS, Dementia, Stroke, Environmental Modification, Home Modifications, Assistive Technology, Caregiver Training, Long-Term Care Planning, SNF, ALF

Connie is licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) esteemed for her empathy, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her patients. Her exceptional interpersonal skills cultivate a warm and trusting relationship with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Connie’s extensive experience in home modifications, discharge planning, acute care, post-surgery care (open heart and orthopedic), fall prevention, geriatric care, end-of-life care, neurodegenerative disease care, lymphedema care, assistive technology, and durable medical equipment not only enhances patient outcomes but also provides heartfelt guidance and support that extends beyond typical healthcare settings. With over seven years of experience as a dedicated healthcare practitioner, Connie Colleen has made meaningful contributions to the field of occupational therapy. Her four years of business ownership have allowed her to offer preventative services to those aging in place within the Anacortes retirement community...