Hospice and Palliative Physician expert
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Hospice and Palliative CareKeywords/Search Terms:
Hospice, Palliative, LCD, Hospice eligibility, fraud, OIG, end-of-life, terminal, medicare, medicaid, compliance, CMS, hospice malpractice, medical record review, life expectancy determination, capacity, goals of care, standard of care, wrongful deathEducation:
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Dr. Tiffany Richter is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine & Family Medicine board certified physician with more than 17 years of experience in hospice and palliative care. Throughout her career, she has served in clinical, administrative, and executive leadership roles, including Hospice Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer, overseeing the delivery of care to thousands of patients across multiple states and diverse healthcare settings. Dr. Richter possesses extensive expertise in Medicare hospice eligibility, prognostication, hospice documentation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement and physician oversight. She has significant experience reviewing medical records, evaluating clinical decision-making, assessing hospice eligibility determinations, and interpreting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). In addition to her clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Richter has participated in administrative and legal proceedings involving hospice eligibility, medical necessity, and documentation standards. She provides objective, evidence-based medical record review, case analysis, written opinions, and expert testimony for matters involving hospice and palliative care, end-of-life decision-making, standards of care, Medicare compliance, and related healthcare issues. Dr. Richter is recognized for her ability to translate complex medical and regulatory concepts into clear, understandable opinions for attorneys, judges, juries and administrative decision-makers. Areas of Expertise: * Hospice Eligibility and Medical Necessity * Medicare Hospice Regulations and Compliance * Hospice Documentation and Certification Requirements * Prognostication and Life Expectancy Determination * Hospice Physician Standards of Care * Palliative Care Standards of Care * Medical Record Review and Case Analysis * Hospice Quality and Clinical Operations * Physician Leadership and Medical Directorship * CMS Audits, Regulatory Reviews and Appeals