I’m an expert in the healthcare industry with 30+ years of experience and a specialization in Medicare, where I’ve developed a trained eye for assessing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policies and analyzing the direct impact of Medicare laws, regulations, policies and program instructions. Thanks to my Medicare policy and system expertise I can capitalize on my passion for writing and editing, grasp complex Medicare topics, and translate them into understandable and useful information for diverse audiences. With my interest in project management and process improvement, I’m able to manage multiple priorities including projects, resources, and timeframes. Over the years I’ve honed my skills in Medicare as Chief Growth Officer, Project Management Office Manager, CMS Deputy Division Director, Business Analysis Manager, entrepreneur, policy analyst, and writer. My areas of Medicare expertise include Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) policy; Coordination of Benefits and Medicare Secondary Payer information technology systems; and Medicare Part C and Part D enrollment and marketing policy.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Expanded Medicare coverage to include payment for power wheelchair seat elevation systems (Medicare National Coverage Determination 280.16) and payment for emerging, innovative virtual reality medical technologies.* Established the first Project Management Office at an 8(a) company, to make systematic process improvements and standardize policies and procedures companywide.* Co-authored the graduate program textbook chapter "Health Plans and Medicare" in "The Essentials of Managed Health Care" (published in 2012) by Peter R. Kongstvedt. * Co-wrote Medicare Part C eligibility/enrollment instructions (Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 2) to implement provisions of the Balance Budget Act of 1997.* Won over $24 million in new federal contracts for an 8(a) company.* Revamped and streamlined business development processes for an 8(a) company, leading to a sevenfold increase in its RFP response rate within 12 months.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Medicare DMEPOS Policy | Medicare Systems | Information Technology | Medicare Part C and Part D Marketing | Medicare Advantage Enrollment & Eligibility | Project Management | Process Improvement | Writing | Policy Expertise | Business Analysis