Corrective Action Plan Expert Witnesses

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Environmental, Geology - RECAP, Chlorinated Solvents, Dry Cleaner, LDEQ, Site Investigation, Remediation, Phase I ESA, Corrective Action Plan, Groundwater Monitoring, Underground Storage Tank, Phase II ESA, Brownfield, VRAP, 29-B, Former Shooting Range, Gas Station

Steve E. Whitting, PG, is a Senior Geologist and Authorized Project Reviewer in Terracon’s Baton Rouge, LA, office. He has over 40 years of experience as a geologist with 30 years of experience in environmental consulting. Steve’s extensive experience includes agency interaction and planning, performing and managing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Statewide Order 29-B and Risk-Elevation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) site investigations, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Studies, RCRA Facility Investigations, groundwater monitoring programs, soil, and groundwater remediation projects, and underground storage tank (UST) closures for governmental, commercial and industrial clients. Steve has worked on multiple brownfield sites where he prepared Work Plans/Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and was the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) during plan implementation. As an Authorized Project Reviewer (APR), he is responsible for assuring compliance with...

Montgomery, Texas

Medical Billing, Fraud - 60-Day Rule, Hospice, Corrective Action Plan, Cost Report, Coding, Statistical Sampling, Overpayment, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, FCA, Medicare, Hospital, Physician, False Claim, Physician Contract, Compliance Training, AKS, Laboratory Billing, Medical Necessity, Clinical Documentation

Mr. Loria has 53 years of healthcare (HC) regulatory compliance, M&A, Medicare reimbursement and appeals, hospital pricing, managed care contracting and litigation support. Extensive expert witness experience before the Provider Reimbursement Review Board, ALJ proceedings, civil and criminal litigation, and mediation and arbitration proceedings. Mr. Loria has represented hospitals, nursing facilities, home health, hospice, reference laboratory, physician groups, and other providers in Medicare appeals and controversies. During his career he has managed more than 2,000 Medicare disputes and other investigations. He was a Partner in the SW Regional HC practice of PwC. Prior to joining PwC as a Partner, he was the National Director of the Regulatory practice at EY for 10 years. He founded Loria Associates in 2002 and serves as CEO and Managing Director. He has consistently served HC clients on a nation-wide basis and delivered excellent results based on his unique qualifications a...