Medicare 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...

Montclair, California

Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - Wound Care, Nutrition, Abuse, Medicare Compliance, Behavioral Health, Infection Control, Health Services Management, Elder Care, Neglect, Memory Care, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Home Finance, Quality Assurance, Subacute Care, Medicare

A dynamic healthcare executive with a rich background in senior living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health management, Tiana Thompson brings substantial expertise in operations, compliance, and turnaround strategies for healthcare facilities. As VP of Operations for “We Care” Psychology Affiliates and a seasoned healthcare consultant, she manages multi-state behavioral health practices and provides expert witness services in nursing home litigation. Her leadership in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities has consistently resulted in improved star ratings, regulatory compliance, and financial health. Known for her strategic approach, Tiana excels in staff development, budgeting, and fostering positive work environments. Case Work Includes: Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Operations Behavioral Health Program Management for Senior Living Expert Witness in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Litigation Regulatory Compliance (Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OBRA, OSHA) Financial ...

Gainesville, Georgia

Hospice and Palliative Care, Geriatrics - Hospice Fraud, Terminality, Medical Necessity, Capacity Assessments, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Standards of Care, Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics, Medicare Compliance, False Claims Act, Informed Consent, Patient Autonomy, Goals of Care, Surrogate Decision-making, Dementia, Terminal Prognosis, Advance Directives

As a board-certified physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, I have been at the forefront of the field for over two decades. In 2008, I founded and developed WellStar Health System's Palliative Care program, establishing the clinical protocols, ethical frameworks, and documentation standards at a time when only one other program (Emory) existed in the region. Having served as a hospice medical director before Face-to-Face (F2F) documentation was a regulatory requirement, I have experienced the full evolution of hospice oversight. This foundational experience provides me with a unique and historically grounded perspective on the National Standard of Care. I bring extensive clinical experience in leading high-stakes goals-of-care conversations and thoroughly documenting patient wishes. I have firsthand experience with the nuances of family disagreements and the challenges of evaluating the validity of Advance Directives. My forensic expertise lies in determining whether clinica...