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Today’s healthcare delivery systems are highly technical and extremely complex. Regulatory and compliance issues, operational difficulties and financial challenges represent huge barriers for healthcare executives to overcome. Advis is your extension service, bringing a whole new level of creative expertise that translates extreme complexities into smart solutions. 

We have a talented and experienced team of expert healthcare consultants ready to provide the forward-thinking you need to further hone the underlying vision of your healthcare system and to improve your bottom line. It’s in our name, Advis. Our name speaks to an ability to provide you an advantage in the marketplace. Draw on our expertise for leading advice and to help you build upon a lasting vision that meets your needs today and well into the future. But that’s just a part of it. To achieve the kind of bottom line improvements that we regularly create for our clients, you need to know that our path is different from all the other solution resources out there. Hands on. Out-of-the-box. Ever attentive to client needs. Advis stands apart from its competitors.
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Founded in 1985, Advis has deep knowledge of all facets of the healthcare industry in urban and rural markets. Our healthcare consultants come armed with an understanding of the regulations based in law and statute. Our breadth of services expands to cover any issue—regulatory, operational, model improvement, bottom line enhancements, and new revenue streams. Advis is a thriving art form that takes on the complexities of healthcare leadership.

Advis Team

Targeting your needs, we leverage our industry knowledge and leadership in healthcare and solution development to align with your specific business needs. Our expert healthcare consultants lead with vision and direction to achieve your overall ambitions.

Robert Monroe, Vice President • General Counsel • J.D., LL.M.

Robert Monroe, J.D.

President & CEO

Robert Monroe, J.D.

President & CEO

rmonroe@advis.com

Robert L. Monroe, J.D., LL.M., serves as President and General Counsel with Advis. Rob worked with Advis founder Lyndean Lenhoff Brick for over 26 years and served as her General Counsel beginning in 2017. Rob focuses on healthcare provider regulatory reimbursement matters, provider and supplier structuring models and all aspects of facility development.

Rob works with Advis colleagues and clients to address client needs and develop and implement solutions in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Provider/Supplier Feasibility
  • Provider/Supplier Market Need
  • Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement
  • Provider Medicare Certification Structuring and Reimbursement Impacts
  • Medicare Provider-Based Regulations and Application
  • Conditions of Participation/Conditions for Coverage and Application of Interpretive Guidelines

Rob utilizes his experience and expertise to:

  • Advise provider inhouse and outside counsel with respect to provider/supplier regulatory operational requirements and application
  • Work with CMS Central Office, CMS Regional Offices, Medicare Administrative Contractors and State Medicaid Programs to resolve complex reimbursement matters
  • Provide strategic consultation and guidance to healthcare executives and counsel with respect to provider/supplier acquisitions and associated reimbursement implications
  • Advise health system executives and counsel toward the resolution of regulatory and compliance matters with CMS, Department of Justice and other federal and state agencies
  • Prepare reimbursement and financial models for providers according to Medicare/Medicaid certification type, special program eligibility and applied system integration structure

EDUCATION

  • DePaul University College of Law, Master of Laws in Health Law
  • DePaul University College of Law, Juris Doctor
  • University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, B.A. in History
Valerie Ford, Vice President, Enrollment

VALERIE FORD

Vice President

Valerie Ford

Vice President

vford@advis.com

Valerie Ford is Vice President, Enrollment, with Advis. With more than 20 years of experience in the areas of Medicare and Medicaid Provider Enrollment, Valerie is one of the firm’s expert regarding initial certification and revalidation/re-enrollment processes, as well as changes of ownership and changes of information, for all provider types.

Valerie focuses on regulatory compliance and transactional work for all varieties of health care facilities. She counsels in respect to:

  • Provider Enrollment;
  • Mergers and Acquisitions; and
  • Medicare Rules and Regulations;

In her role, Valerie leads a team of enrollment specialists and guides our clients through the regulatory processes needed for compliance and certification. Her responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Working closely with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), CMS, and State Licensure & Medicaid Agencies.
  • Monitoring state and federal enrollment regulations and communicating changes/updates to internal and external parties.
  • Auditing and maintaining records to ensure adherence to CMS’ exact match initiative.

EDUCATION

  • Albion College, B.A. Communication
  • National MAC Training, including National Provider Enrollment Participation

MONICA HON, J.D.

Vice President & Director of Client Solutions

Monica Hon, J.D.

Vice President & Director of Client Solutions

mhon@advis.com

Monica Hon, J.D., is a Vice President and Director of Client Solutions with Advis. With over 20 years of experience, Monica leads client engagements spanning numerous provider types and healthcare specializations. Monica specializes in designing and implementing fresh conceptual approaches under newly enacted legislation and guidance. 

Monica works with clients to understand challenges and goals, assess, and formulate, while creating solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Facility Development (Micro-Hospital, IDTF, LTACH)
  • Operational Strategy Troubleshooting, Development, Optimization, and Implementation
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hospital, Post-Acute & Provider-Based Status)
  • Revenue Cycle, Payer Enrollment, Reimbursement & Billing
  • Mock Surveys and Compliance Assessments
  • Certificate of Need
  • Ownership Changes or Restructuring (CHOWs)

Applying that expertise, Monica works to:

  • Collaborate with healthcare executives, legal counsel, and clinicians to design and oversee the development of strategic plans, compliance optimization, expansion projects or new service line development.
  • Assess, identify and resolve issues for clients across various venue types when they need a fresh set of eyes and innovative solutions.
  • Utilize years of relationship building with CMS regional offices, state agencies and MACs to assist clients with navigating through the regulatory complexities in healthcare compliance, reimbursement, and operations.
  • Work hand-in-hand with client teams to resolve ongoing issues or new difficulties resulting from legislative change, payer policy or market shifts resulting in a collaborative and strategic process.
  • Assist executive leadership and healthcare professionals achieve their goals by listening to their vision and providing realistic options and forward-thinking solutions.
  • Lead a multi-talented Advis team in large-scale projects for seasoned healthcare systems, community hospitals,  and entrepreneurs entering a new healthcare market alike, requiring a blend of strategic planning, effective communication, and adaptive leadership.

EDUCATION

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Illinois - Chicago, B.A. English
RYAN YOKLEY, Vice President • J.D., MHA

Ryan Yokley, J.D., MHA

Vice President

Ryan Yokley, J.D., MHA

Vice President

ryokley@advis.com

Ryan Yokley, JD, MHA is a Vice President with Advis. With over 20 years of experience, Ryan focuses on assisting healthcare providers with identifying and achieving their goals through strategic initiatives, including service line expansions and organizational restructuring, in accordance with Federal Medicare criteria; State rules and regulations.

Ryan works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Operational Strategy
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • 340B Program
  • Coding and Billing
  • Reimbursement & Provider Enrollment
  • Feasibility Studies /  Needs Assessments
  • Facility Development (e.g., acute and post-acute venues of care)
  • Provider-Based Implementation & Compliance
  • Healthcare Transactions (e.g., mergers & acquisitions, change of ownerships, membership substitutions, etc.)
  • FEMA Disaster Preparation, Response & Recovery

Applying that expertise, Ryan works to:

  • Provide guidance on a wide wage of federal/state healthcare regulations.
  • Fully understand the organizational needs and concerns of healthcare executives when presenting innovative tailored solutions.
  • Collaborate with healthcare executives to identify strategic organizational structuring solutions to utilize various venues of care throughout the continuum aimed at optimizing operational efficiencies while maximizing reimbursement.
  • Develop detailed work plans identifying regulatory tasks required for completion and manage same to achieve timely project implementation.
  • Lead comprehensive on-site audits to ensure continued compliance with Medicare criteria.
  • Develop and manage applicant’s FEMA disaster response and recovery efforts from initial Public Assistance Request submission through receipt of funding.

Education

  • University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine, M.H.A.
  • University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law, J.D.
  • Westminster Colleger, B.A.
Susan Maupin, Vice President • J.D., R.N.

Susan Maupin, J.D., RN

Vice President & Director of Healthcare Operations

Susan Maupin, J.D., RN

Vice President & Director of Healthcare Operations

smaupin@advis.com

Susan Maupin, JD, RN, is Vice President and Director of Healthcare Operations with Advis. Susan focuses on her work with healthcare organizations across the nation to best position themselves through an ever-changing healthcare landscape. Her work spans across multiple venues of care including both acute and post-acute facility types.

Susan works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Operational Assessments
  • Feasibility Studies / Needs Assessments
  • Facility Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Revenue Enhancement and Expense Reduction Initiatives
  • Operational Management
  • Regulatory Compliance

Applying that expertise, Susan works to:

  • Analyze current state of operations through a variety of means including organizational documentation review, financial statements, medical records, staffing structure, on-site physical assessment, and interviews to provide recommendations to optimize compliance, productivity, financial viability and operations.
  • Best align the strategic vision of clients within the guidelines imposed by State, Federal and Accrediting Bodies.
  • Assist clients to develop and/or expand healthcare venues from feasibility assessment to determine best size and service lines, development activities to obtain State licensure, Medicare certification and Accreditation as application, as well as operational management, as needed.
  • Collaborate with all levels of healthcare including, but not limited to, healthcare executives, medical staff, finance teams, legal counsel, clinical leaders, and front line staff.

EDUCATION

  • The John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctor
  • Purdue University- Calumet, B.A. Sociology
  • Purdue University- Calumet, A.D.N.
CHRISTOPHER VITAS, Director of Operations

Chris Vitas

Director of Operations

Chris Vitas

Director of Operations

cvitas@advis.com

Chris Vitas is the Director of Operations at Advis. Chris is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company supporting the CEO’s vision by working with the leadership team to implement company strategies into daily operations.

Chris works with both internal and external stakeholders to promote efficiency and to ensure the success of the company by focusing on the below areas:

  • Strategy
  • Operations
  • Planning
  • Performance
  • Compliance
  • Growth
  • Reporting

Applying that expertise, Chris works to:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations, including finance, human resources, information technology, and vendor management
  • Develop and improves systems, processes, controls and procedures
  • Look for ways to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity, while reducing costs and increasing profits
  • Ensure compliance on a company, state, and federal level
  • Drive sustainable growth and minimize losses
  • Prepare operational and management reports to drive success

EDUCATION

  • North Central College, A. Finance
MYRON BRICK, Director Strategic Communications

Myron Brick

Director of Strategic Communications

Myron Brick

Director of Strategic Communications

Myron Brick is Director of Strategic Communications at Advis.  Myron’s more than 30 years of experience spans both politics and the private sector, as consultant and manager, as well as entrepreneur.

An accomplished academic, fluent in three languages, Myron studied on the German-equivalent of a Fullbright Scholarship under Reinhardt Kosselleck, who is widely recognized as one of the most important historians of the 20th century.  Buoyed by a profound understanding of history and current affairs, Myron is highly skilled in:

  • Communications Strategy
  • Public Relations
  • Crisis Management
  • Government Affairs
  • Publishing
  • Speechwriting
  • Entrepreneurship

Myron has served in a number of senior leadership positions at various consultancies and tech start-ups. Myron possesses extensive knowledge of international affairs and business.

Education

  • University of Chicago, M.A./ABD – Intellectual History
  • University of Bielefeld, Germany – Post-graduate Studies
  • Albion College, Michigan, B.A. – English and History
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Ryan Bailey, J.D., CHC

Vice President

Ryan Bailey, J.D., CHC

Vice President

rbailey@advis.com

Ryan A. Bailey, JD is a Vice President with Advis. Ryan works with Advis’ teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Operational Strategy & Reimbursement
  • Federal & State Regulatory Compliance
  • Feasibility Studies & Needs Assessments
  • Facility Development
  • Billing & Coding
  • Provider Enrollment
  • 340B Program
  • Grant Funding Strategy & Compliance (e.g., FEMA, PRF, state-directed funding programs, etc.)
  • Healthcare Transactions (e.g., mergers & acquisitions, changes of ownership, etc.)

Applying that expertise, Ryan works to:

  • Identify strategic organizational structuring solutions to utilize various venues of care throughout the continuum and ultimately increase both governmental and commercial reimbursement
  • Collaborate with healthcare executives, finance, compliance, legal counsel, and business analysts to design and oversee/manage the implementation of optimization objectives
  • Counsel healthcare leaders on strategic and regulatory matters, such as healthcare reform, federal healthcare program coverage requirements, fraud and abuse, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, reimbursement optimization, managed care contracting, state licensure/certificate of need, and grant funding / disaster recovery
  • Lead comprehensive on-site audits for providers to ensure compliance with complex federal and state regulatory frameworks while incorporating strategic objectives
  • Analyze and prepare state licensure/Certificate of Need applications, enrollment/credentialing applications, “provider-based” attestations, and grant funding applications

EDUCATION

  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D.
  • University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.A. English and Spanish
BRYAN NIEHAUS, Vice President • J.D., C.H.C.

Bryan Niehaus, J.D., CHC

Vice President

Bryan Niehaus, J.D., CHC

Vice President

bniehaus@advis.com

Bryan J. Niehaus, JD is a Vice President with Advis. Bryan works on behalf of national healthcare systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, specialty hospitals, physician groups, investors, and solo practitioners on a range of healthcare regulatory, financial, and operational issues.

For over 10 years Bryan has provided regular guidance to in-house counsel and senior leadership.  Key areas of work include:

  • Provides guidance on a wide range of federal/state healthcare regulations
  • Represented clients with state and federal regulatory agencies, preparing responses to formal CMS and state, as well as accrediting body surveys, investigations, and audits.
  • Manage federal grant applications, reporting, and documentation processes for healthcare clients representing hundreds of millions in funding, including the Provider Relief Funds (PRF) disbursed under the CARES Act in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Develop and manage FEMA filings and processes for healthcare clients, including awards covering tens of millions of dollars.
  • Prepare certificate of need (CON) filings and opposition materials and present testimony at State hearings/trials. 
  • Prepare strategic feasibility and financial analyses, including market demographics, competition, patient referral patterns, reimbursement/costs, policy, and regulatory considerations.
  • Develop, Manage, and Audit 340B Drug Pricing Programs for Covered Entities.

Bryan also serves on the Board of one of the largest non-profit hospice organizations in Illinois and is a member of the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD).

EDUCATION

  • DePaul University College of Law, Juris Doctor, Chicago, IL
  • University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, Ann Arbor, MI

Preston Sisler, J.D.

Vice President & Assistant General Counsel

Preston Sisler, J.D., CHC

Vice President & Assistant General Counsel

psisler@advis.com

Preston Sisler, JD is a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel with Advis.  Preston focuses primarily on regulatory issues related to complex healthcare system operation.  Preston works with clients to ensure compliant operations and, where necessary, identify and implement solutions to regulatory challenges.  Specific areas of practice include:

  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Facility Licensure
    • Coding and Billing
    • Healthcare Compliance Audits
    • Provider-based Strategies
  • Facility Development
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • FEMA Disaster Response & Recovery Consulting

Preston works to:

  • Develop an understanding of client goals when tailoring solutions to regulatory, operational, or other concerns.
  • Lead Advis and client teams conducting projects, including: implementation of strategies requiring simultaneous tasks and deadlines, regulatory due diligence and filings for mergers & acquisitions, and audits to confirm compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare clients for healthcare facility licensure, accreditation, and Medicare certification for new facilities or existing facilities undergoing complaint or routine surveys.
  • Maintain healthcare facility licenses, certificates, registrations, etc. required to operate, and ensure accurate crossover to relevant payer enrollment records (Medicare or otherwise).

EDUCATION

  • Valparaiso University School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance)
Jake Beechy

Jake Beechy, J.D., MBA

Vice President

Jake Beechy, J.D., MBA

Vice President

jbeechy@advis.com

Jake Beechy, JD, MBA, is a Vice President with Advis. Jake focuses on regulatory compliance, facility development and strategic operations within our firm.

Jake works with Advis teams and clients to create compliant solutions to the complexities surrounding all aspects of health care operations, including a focus on

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Facility Development
  • 340B and Pharmacy Operations
  • Reimbursement & Provider Enrollment
  • Feasibility Studies / Needs Assessments
  • Coding and Billing

Applying that expertise, Jake:

  • Works with covered entities to assist with the implementation, development, and optimization of their 340B program. Working with legal teams, finance, and pharmacy to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the program.
  • Assists with the development of healthcare facilities, offering a range of services which includes initial feasibility, development of workplans, and assessment of state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Helps clients on day-to-day considerations aimed at helping to ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid billing and operational guidelines
  • Collaborates with healthcare executives, healthcare legal counsel, data science practitioners and business analysts to design and oversee the development of working operational analytical solutions

EDUCATION

  • Benedictine University, MBA with a focus in Healthcare Administration
  • Northern Illinois University, JD
  • University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign, BA
Andrea Graham, Vice President, Enrollment

Andrea Graham

Vice President

Andrea Graham

Vice President

agraham@advis.com

Andrea Graham is a Vice President with Advis.  While Andrea focuses primarily on provider enrollment, her expertise includes:

  • Medicare Rules and Regulations;
  • Third Party Credentialing;
  • Mergers and Acquisitions; and
  • Certification.

Applying that expertise, Andrea conducts:

  • Department of Labor – Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs;
  • Licensure;
  • Regulatory filings for the Office of Civil Rights;
  • CLIA;
  • Change of Ownership transactions; and
  • Tricare

EDUCATION

  • Joliet Junior College, AAS, Interior Design
  • National MAC Training, including National Provider Enrollment Conference Participation
Sylvie Brick

Sylvie Brick, MS

Senior Consultant & Senior Data Scientist

Sylvie Brick, MS Data Scientist

Senior Consultant & Senior Data Scientist 

sbrick@advis.com

Sylvie Brick, M.S., is a Senior Consultant and Senior Data Scientist with Advis. Sylvie focuses on using statistics, data mining and artificial intelligence to deliver data driven insights for the healthcare industry.

Sylvie works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Operational Strategy
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • 340B Program
  • Coding and Billing
  • Reimbursement & Provider Enrollment
  • Feasibility Studies / Needs Assessments
  • Quality Improvement Benchmark Development & Oversight

Applying that expertise, Sylvie works to:

    • Research, identify, and implement new approaches and methods to optimize operational efficiencies through cost management and additional revenue streams with a strong focus on artificial intelligence use cases
    • Monitor, evaluate and advance organizational efforts to improve quality metrics using data to develop intervention strategies
    • Design, implement, and manage complex data structures and analysis work plans of high complexity
    • Collaborate with healthcare executives, healthcare legal counsel, data science practitioners and business analysts to design and oversee the development of working operational analytical solutions

     

    • Develop, model, analyze and design real-time, easy to understand, data visualizations via Tableau reports and dashboards

Education

  • Institute for Advanced Analytics at North Carolina State University, S. Analytics
  • University of Georgia, S. in Statistics, Certificate in Computing

Natasha Shukla, J.D., CHC

Senior Consultant

Natasha Shukla, J.D., CHC

Senior Consultant

nshukla@advis.com

Natasha Shukla, J.D., is a Senior Consultant with Advis. Natasha focuses on healthcare regulations and strategic planning for hospitals and health systems ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

Her expertise includes:

  • Grant funding including FEMA Claims, Provider Relief Funding, Congressionally Directed Spending, and HHS Grant Funding
  • Licensure and Accreditation Compliance;
  • Facility Development;
  • Provider Enrollment;
  • 340B Drug Program;
  • Strategy/Healthcare Integration; and
  • Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement

Applying that expertise, Natasha works to:

  • Ensure compliance and drive efficient operations to hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Perform feasibility studies for new hospital projects, ensuring bottom-line success
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement requirements to optimize reimbursement
  • Conduct regulatory audits to ensure compliance with Federal requirements

EDUCATION

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Juris Doctor, Certificates in Health Law and Compliance Studies
  • University of Southern California, B.A. in Biological Sciences
Frank Banff

Franklin A. Banfer III, J.D., MBA

Senior Consultant

Franklin A. Banfer III, J.D., MBA

Senior Consultant

fbanfer@advis.com

Franklin A. Banfer III, J.D., MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, PHRN, NRP, is a Senior Consultant with Advis. Franklin utilizes his experience as an attorney, data analyst, project manager, educator, and critical care health professional to assist with a variety of healthcare operations and developmental projects.

Franklin works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategy & Operations
  • Financial Support & Feasibility
  • Facility Development
  • Post-Acute Care
  • Finance

Applying that expertise, Franklin works to:

  • Collaborate with healthcare leaders to provide operational guidance and oversight to maximize compliance efforts
  • Help clients drive improved healthcare operations performance to advance quality, financial, efficiency and satisfaction metrics
  • Conduct feasibility studies, creating a total competitive analysis of facility statistical and demographic data using local, regional and national data
  • Design and develop clinical product lines responsive to market demands, existing opportunities, available resources and the competitive environment
  • Provide innovative thought leadership, outside-the-box strategic planning and practical problem solving to produce the quantifiable outcomes needed for success in today’s rapidly changing business environment using the Advis Healthcare Smart Model

EDUCATION

  • Conemaugh School of EMS, Nationally Registered Paramedic/Prehospital Registered Nurse
  • Pennsylvania State University, B.S. in Nursing
  • Aspen University, M.B.A. with specialization in Information Management
  • Charlotte School of Law, J.D.
Kelly Jung

Kelly Jung, J.D., MHA

Consultant

Kelly Jung, J.D., MHA

Consultant 

kjung@advis.com

Kelly Jung, J.D./M.H.A.., is a Consultant with Advis. Kelly has experience in regulatory compliance, practice acquisitions, payor and provider contracting, business development and financial analysis within the healthcare industry.

Kelly works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • 340B Program
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Coding and Billing
  • Provider Enrollment
  • Feasibility Studies / Needs Assessments

Applying that expertise, Sylvie works to:

  • Assist eligible hospitals to maximize benefits and analyze strategic opportunities under the 340B Program, while also helping these eligible facilities through the 340B certification, recertification, and auditing process.
  • Counsels providers with respect to strategic assessment and improvement, Medicare rules and regulations, and managed care strategy and contract negotiation
  • Assists in licensing various facility types, including pharmacies, new HOPDs, RHCs, etc.

EDUCATION

  • Saint Louis University, J.D./M.H.A.
  • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A.
Deepthika Appuhamy

Deepthika Appuhamy, J.D.

Consultant

Deepthika Appuhamy, J.D.

Consultant

dappuhamy@advis.com

Deepthika Appuhamy, J.D., is a Consultant with Advis. Deepthika focuses on providing regulatory and licensing advice to health care clients on a range of state and federal health care laws and regulations.

Deepthika works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to the following:

  • Medicare and Medicaid regulatory compliance
  • 340B Program Compliance and Pharmaceutical Operations
  • Certificate of Need
  • Change of Ownership
  • Provider Based Strategies
  • Federal and State Health Care Entity Licensing
  • Coding and Billing
  • Reimbursement & Provider Enrollment
  • Operational Strategy

Applying that expertise, Deepthika works to:

  • Research, identify, and provide proper regulatory and licensing compliance strategies that are tailored to each health care client’s needs.
  • Provide 340B Program compliance services including but not limited to external auditing, HRSA audit support, contract/specialty pharmacy development, financial impact analysis, strategic development, staff training, and software implementation.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and enhance health system pharmacy operations and provide tailor-made strategies to improve workflow, administrative efficiencies, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Research, identify, and provide understanding of government and commercial payor billing and coding requirements to ensure operational compliance and optimal reimbursement.
  • Collaborate with healthcare executives and healthcare legal counsel to explore provider-based opportunities
  • Assist with navigating Change of Ownership and Certificate of Need processes, including regulatory interpretation and policy guidance, as well as coordination with state and federal agencies.

EDUCATION

  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., Summa Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
  • Durham University, United Kingdom, LLB (Bachelor of Laws), Upper Second Class

ADMISSIONS

  • Admitted to Practice in the State of Illinois, 2018
  • United States District Courts
    • Northern District of Illinois, 2019

Randi Critchfield, CPht, 340B ACE

Consultant

Randi Critchfield, CPht, 340B ACE

Consultant

rcritchfield@advis.com

Randi Critchfield, CPhT, 340B ACE,  is a Consultant, with Advis. Randi focuses on assisting our clients with navigating the complex 340B program. 

Randi works with Advis teams and clients to ensure regulatory compliance in all matters of the 340B program, including but not limited to, the following:

  • 340B Eligibility Expert
  • TPA Software configuration assessments
  • EHR and medication management processes
  • Pharmacy licensure and compliance
  • Pharmacy Certification and recertification
  • HRSA 340B Audit preparation and readiness assistance

Applying that expertise, Randi works to:

  • Monitor and assist with various internal audits and inspections to ensure client preparation for third-party investigation. Randi helps several organizations to lead and monitor its internal monthly compliance to ensure continuous 340B eligibility.
  • Collaborate with local teams to review patient samples and ensure that all data is found within the EMR or mitigate reasons for follow-up
  • Assist with HRSA 340B audit preparation, including review and preparation of all data associated with the data request list and preparing recommendations for responses during audit procedures
  • Assist with the development and implementation of third-party administrator / split billing software for in-house and contract pharmacy operations.
  • Development of Medication Management Clinics to help ensure improved 340B capture.
  • Assessment of 340B purchasing processing and provide recommendations for improvement, helping covered entities increase savings significantly.

EDUCATION

  • Anderson University Indiana, Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Leadership with a concentration in Biology
  • Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, Associate’s degree in Applied Science
Anna Armel

Anna Armel, J.D.

Consultant

Anna Armel, J.D.

Consultant

aarmel@advis.com

Anna Armel, J.D., is a Consultant with Advis. Anna focuses primarily on healthcare regulations and strategic planning for hospitals and health systems ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

Anna works with Advis teams and clients to understand challenges and create solutions across various areas, including but not limited to, the following:

  • FEMA Claims
  • Congressionally-Directed Spending
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Licensure and Accreditation Compliance
  • Hospital Provider-Based Status
  • Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement
  • Coding and Billing

Applying that expertise, Anna works to:

  • Ensure optimum compliance with a wide range of federal, state and local regulations integral to the development and operation of healthcare providers
  • Perform feasibility studies for new hospital projects, ensuring bottom-line success
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement requirements to optimize reimbursement
  • Analyze and prepare state licensure/Certificate of Need applications, enrollment applications, and provider-based attestations

EDUCATION

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., Certificate in Health Law
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, B.A. Philosophy, Biology Minor
Rachel Spence

Rachel Spence, J.D.

Consultant

Rachel Spence, J.D.

Consultant

rspence@advis.com

Rachel Spence, JD, is a Consultant with Advis. Rachel focuses primarily on healthcare regulations and strategic planning for hospitals and health systems ensuring compliance and efficient operations. Her expertise includes:

  • Licensure and Accreditation Compliance;
  • Facility Development;
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Provider Enrollment;
  • Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement; and
  • Feasibility Studies.

Applying that expertise, Rachel works to:

  • Ensure compliance and drive efficient operations to hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Perform feasibility studies for new hospital projects, ensuring bottom-line success
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement requirements to

optimize reimbursement

  • Conduct regulatory audits to ensure compliance with Federal requirements

EDUCATION

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Juris Doctor, Certificate in Health Law
  • University of Michigan, M.S. in Sport Management
  • University of Illinois, B.S. in Kinesiology
Mickey Brick, Advis consultant

Mickey Brick

Consultant

Mickey Brick

Consultant

Mickey.brick@advis.com

Mickey Brick is a consultant with Advis. While Mickey focuses primarily on provider enrollment, his expertise includes:

  • Medicare Rules and Regulations;
  • Third Party Credentialing;
  • Mergers and Acquisitions; and

Applying that expertise, Mickey works in various areas including:

  • Department of Labor – Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs;
  • Licensure;
  • Regulatory filings for the Office of Civil Rights;
  • CLIA;
  • Change of Ownership transactions; and
  • Tricare 

Education

  • University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, BA Political Science
Marco Martino

Marco Martino, J.D., MBA

Consultant

Marco Martino, J.D., MBA

Consultant

mmartino@advis.com

Marco Martino, JD, Pharm.D., MBA is a Consultant with Advis. Marco focuses primarily on healthcare regulations and strategic planning for hospitals and health systems ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

His expertise includes:

  • Facility Development;
  • Provider Enrollment;
  • Medicare Rules and Regulations
  • 340B Drug Program; and
  • Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement

Applying that expertise, Marco works to:

  • Ensure compliance and drive efficient operations to hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Perform feasibility studies for new hospital projects, ensuring bottom-line success
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reimbursement requirements to

      optimize reimbursement

  • Conduct regulatory audits to ensure compliance with Federal requirements

EDUCATION

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Juris Doctor, Certificates in Health Law and Compliance Studies
  • Bellevue University, MBA – Healthcare Focus
  • Creighton University, Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Creighton University, BS in Health Sciences
Virginia Odegaard

Virginia Odegaard

Executive Assistant

Virginia Odegaard

Executive Assistant

vodegaard@advis.com

Virginia is an Executive Assistant at Advis. With over 30 years of experience, Virginia is one of the firm’s most valuable assets. Virginia excels in supporting Advis’s senior executives in a paced, dynamic environment.

With expertise in executive-level administrative functions, Virginia excels in:

  • Managing schedules;
  • Coordinating meetings;
  • Preparing reports;
  • And facilitating communication across teams.

Known for attention to detail and the ability to multitask, Virginia has a strong commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting organizational success.

Education

  • Joliet Junior College
Lisa Janosek

Lisa Janosek

Administrative Assistant

Lisa Janosek

Administrative Assistant

ljanosek@advis.com

Employed at Advis for 17 years, Lisa is a full-time Administrative Assistant that provides support to consultants, and other members of the management team of Advis.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining and updating office contact lists;
  • Managing and optimizing Salesforce systems, and supporting users.
  • Assist with creating and managing invoices, collecting payment in QuickBooks;
  • Maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings for consultants and members of the management team;
  • Entering billing data for designated consultants;
  • Arranging food for management and/or staff lunches;
  • Answer incoming telephone calls to Advis and directing callers to appropriate staff or taking and delivering messages;
  • Ordering paper and supplies;
  • Mailing, scanning, and faxing documents for all Advis staff members;
  • Assisting with plans for special Advis events.
Angela Balek

Angela Balek, MBA

Executive Assistant

Angela Balek, MBA

Executive Assistant

abalek@advis.com

Angela Balek, MBA, is a highly skilled Executive Assistant with Advis with a master’s degree in business administration. Angela specializes in streamlining workflows and enhancing organizational efficiency. With over 5 years of experience at Advis, Angela excels in:

  • travel coordination
  • optimizing accounting processes
  • managing payroll and benefits
  • providing valuable support to the Director of Operations, as well as our team of Vice Presidents and Consultants.
Sade Larkin, Marketing

Sade Larkin

Marketing Associate

Sade Larkin

Marketing Associate

Slarkin@advis.com

Sade is a Marketing Associate at Advis with a strong foundation in digital marketing, content creation, and strategies. With hands-on experience in social media management, email marketing, and SEO, Sade has a passion for creating compelling campaigns that drive engagement and boost brand visibility. She excels in coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing market trends, and supporting the execution of innovative marketing initiatives.

Education

  • DePaul University, B.S. in Marketing

Our Founder

Lyndean Lenhoff Brick was the founder of Advis, Inc. Lyndean was a nationally recognized Medicare expert and Master of Healthcare regulation and compliance. 

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“Christus has enjoyed a very successful relationship with Advis over the years on so many strategies and creative concepts that have richly strengthened our success and fulfillment of our mission.”

Ernie Sadau, CEO, Christus Health

Ernie W. Sadau
President & CEO, Christus Health

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