Welcome to our team. The sort functions below will allow you to view the Pinnacle team in various ways. This includes viewing all staff alphabetically, or sorting by role and area of expertise.All StaffLeadershipProfessional StaffSupport StaffIndependent ContractorsStrategy & OperationsCompensation ValuationBusiness ValuationCompliance & Risk Mgmt.Medical Coding
Leadership Anthony LongMBA, FACHE, FACCA, CAAMAPartner Full Bio Anthony LongMBA, FACHE, FACCA, CAAMAPartnerExpertise In...Partner with more than 25 years of executive leadership experienceOversees Pinnacle’s strategy, value-based care, operations, and cost reduction service linesOrchestrated numerous strategic hospital and physician group mergers and acquisitionsBroad expertise in service line development and strategic planningSpecializes in cost saving initiatives involving supply chain management Full Bio Contact Me Curtis BernsteinCPA/ABV, ASA, MBAPartner Full Bio Curtis BernsteinCPA/ABV, ASA, MBAPartnerExpertise In...Partner with more than 20 years of executive leadership experienceManagement experience in both provider and consulting settingsCurrent focus is on strategic and valuation consulting servicesLicensed CPA with leadership positions at the ABA and AHLA Full Bio Contact Me David WhiteMBAPartner Full Bio David WhiteMBAPartnerExpertise In...Partner with more than 25 years of executive leadership experienceViewed by his clients as a highly creative thinker and problem solverCore focus includes health services valuation, financial analysis, market research, and practice management consultingWorks with health systems, rural and community hospitals, specialty service providers, and single and multi-specialty groups nationwide Full Bio Contact Me Jennifer CottrellCPA, CGMACOO, CFO Full Bio Jennifer CottrellCPA, CGMACOO, CFOExpertise In...More than 20 years of executive leadership experienceLeads strategic operations and financial strategyBroad expertise in healthcare and many other industriesOversees communications, HR, and business developmentPassion for team building, mentoring, and corporate culture Full Bio Contact Me John MurphyMPHPartner Full Bio John MurphyMPHPartnerExpertise In...Partner with more than 35 years of healthcare business experienceRecognized as one of the most accomplished organizational development experts in the industryLeading expert in physician practice managementExtensive experience in community organizing, fundraising, board development, accreditation consulting and post-graduate teaching Full Bio Contact Me Todd HoopingarnerMHAPartner Full Bio Todd HoopingarnerMHAPartnerExpertise In...Partner with over 25 years of healthcare industry and executive leadership experienceFocuses on physician practice startup & growth, strategic/financial planning & managementBroad expertise in practice management, managed care contracting, executive leadership, joint ventures, board leadership, business development, marketing, and physician network growth, among others Full Bio Contact Me Christopher FeteJD, MHAPartner Full Bio Christopher FeteJD, MHAPartnerExpertise In...Over 10 years of healthcare consulting experienceFocused on provider transaction compliance and regulatory issues and provider alignment strategiesExpertise includes fair market value reviews of healthcare provider compensation arrangementsWorks with variety of providers including national telemedicine companies, integrated health systems, and academic medical centers Full Bio Contact Me Drew Hoffman MHAPartner Full Bio Drew Hoffman MHAPartnerExpertise In...Over 10 years of professional experience in healthcare valuation, insurance and risk managementExpert in healthcare physician compensation, valuation, and appraisals with emphasis on fair market value analysis of PSAsSupports service lines, colleagues, and clients with market research, financial analysis, business plan development Full Bio Contact Me R. Kyle KramerFACCA, FAAMAPartner Full Bio R. Kyle KramerFACCA, FAAMAPartnerExpertise In...More than 25 years of executive leadership experienceProven track record for building teams and delivering results that enhance patient care deliveryCore focus includes organizational strategy/transformation including physician engagement/leadershipExtensive experience includes all leading modalities: cardio, neuro, ortho, gastro, oncology, and more Full Bio Contact Me Kelly LoyaCPhT, CPC-I, CHC, CRMAAssociate Partner Full Bio Kelly LoyaCPhT, CPC-I, CHC, CRMAAssociate PartnerExpertise In...More than 25 years of healthcare experience including operational, administrative and clinicalTackles complex issues including coding/billing, first responder, pharmacy, and nursingIdentifies/mitigates risk, improves compliance adherence, and drives operational efficienciesLeveraging expertise and industry intuition, she provides multilayer data analysis for complex reviews Full Bio Contact Me Kristen TaylorCPC, CHCAssociate Partner Full Bio Kristen TaylorCPC, CHCAssociate PartnerExpertise In...More than 20 years of experience in coding, revenue cycle processes and compliance for physicians/hospitalsConducts operational assessments, legal investigations for billing and reimbursement anomalies, coding reviews and provider educationExpertise includes medical center management of the ancillary and surgical coding and billing staff across all major service lines Full Bio Contact Me Lori CarlinCPC, COC, CPCO, CCS, CRCPrincipal Full Bio Lori CarlinCPC, COC, CPCO, CCS, CRCPrincipalExpertise In...More than 20 years of experience in Professional Coding Operations and Revenue Cycle ManagementDevelops/monitors coding staff productivity standards & quality assurance measuresWorks with a variety of health systems and academic centersExperience with EMR implementation and work queue management Full Bio Contact Me Allison CartyJD, MBAPrincipal Full Bio Allison CartyJD, MBAPrincipalExpertise In...Principal specializing in physician compensation and related plan structuring and complianceExpertise includes health care regulatory matters pertaining to physician-hospital transactionsPrior to Pinnacle was a senior manager over compensation valuation at several national consulting firmsHighly experienced/educated with a JD in business law and an MBA Full Bio Contact Me James Connors, IIIMBA, ASA, CFAPrincipal Full Bio James Connors, IIIMBA, ASA, CFAPrincipalExpertise In...More than 20 years of experience in business valuation/financial consultingExpertise includes business and securities valuation to reduce exposure to compliance issuesSupports transactions for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures in the health care industryExtensive expertise across a wide variety of modalities and providers Full Bio Contact Me Kelly ConroyPrincipal Full Bio Kelly ConroyPrincipalExpertise In...More than 30 years of healthcare finance & management experienceStarted first Medicare ACO in the country which delivered nearly $40M in savings in its first yearProvided leadership for multiple healthcare start-ups focusing on advancements in care deliveryCareer record of negotiating and increasing revenues through new product offerings while optimizing efficiency and productivity Full Bio Contact Me Andrea FerrariJD, MPHPrincipal and General Counsel Full Bio Andrea FerrariJD, MPHPrincipal and General CounselExpertise In...25 yrs. in healthcare, incl. Partner in large national law firm & a national healthcare valuation & consulting firmFrequent author & speaker on FMV, commercial reasonableness, regulatory compliance, investigations & litigationClinical research; provider recruitment and retention; value payments in CINs, ACOs, public & safety net hospitals; thought leader/ “rockstar” physicians; environmental, social, and governance & compensation governanceAssists with compliance strategy, risk assessment, due diligence, investigations & litigation Full Bio Contact Me Jim YanciMS, MT (ASCP)Principal Full Bio Jim YanciMS, MT (ASCP)PrincipalExpertise In...Principal with more than 30 years of healthcare experienceProven trusted advisor for projects ranging from $10K to over $2MExpertise in strategic planning, board facilitation, physician alignment, M&A, & radiology servicesCreative problem solver for organizations ranging from $500M to over $5BEmpathic listener utilizing Change Management Expertise Full Bio Contact Me Mike StoneChief Information Officer/CISO Full Bio Mike StoneChief Information Officer/CISOExpertise In...Over 20 years of technology & management experienceHealthcare CIO, supporting ambulatory clinics, physician practices & hospitals/systemsExpert in data migration, doc. storage, EMR, firewalls, VoIP, Windows/Linux serversHIPAA Privacy & Security officer for healthcare organizationsMicrosoft Certified System Engineering accredited Full Bio Contact Me Arlene BarilMHA, RHIA, CHCDirector Full Bio Arlene BarilMHA, RHIA, CHCDirectorExpertise In...40 years of healthcare experience including management/leadershipAHIMA certified ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer with hands-on expertise in 5 of the CMS PPS systemsExperience in HIM operations, revenue cycle assessments and charge description master reviewsAudit experience in RAC, APCs, MS-DRGs, Profee, ASC, IRF, LTAC, and third-party auditsExperience developing Clinical Documentation Improvement programs and staffing Full Bio Contact Me Ann BrandtPh.D.Director Full Bio Ann BrandtPh.D.DirectorExpertise In...Over 25 years of healthcare consulting and valuation experienceSignificant expertise in valuing U.S. and global transactions within the life sciences industryExperience and expertise in hospital/health system operations and value-based management arrangements Full Bio Contact Me John P. CarterMBA, MS, FACHE, FACHDMBrand Ambassador | Business Development Director Full Bio John P. CarterMBA, MS, FACHE, FACHDMBrand Ambassador | Business Development DirectorExpertise In...10+ years of healthcare recruiting, consulting, operations & leadership experienceNational background working w/ health systems, ACOs, community & CAHs, physician practices, FQHCs, MCOs, AMCs, hospital associations & IPAs.Expert in VBC, clinical integration, contract negotiations & management, practice support operations & physician relationsFormer Army Field Artillery Officer with 14 years of military service Full Bio Contact Me Karen DeHerreraDirector of Revenue Cycle Management Full Bio Karen DeHerreraDirector of Revenue Cycle ManagementExpertise In...Over 35 years of healthcare industry experienceSpecializes in development of policy & procedure workflowsFormer AR manager for a 100+ physician nephrology practice, including 4 ASCsMember of ASDIN and MGMA Full Bio Contact Me Cheri HallDirector Full Bio Cheri HallDirectorExpertise In...35+ years of experience in clinical quality/organizational management, physician services & regulatory complianceExpert in corporate and HIPAA compliancePrimary focus is on startups, education/training, licensure/certification, transitional leadership, policy procedure development & realigning staff Full Bio Contact Me Lucas HutchisonMHADirector Full Bio Lucas HutchisonMHADirectorExpertise In...20 years experience in medical practice/healthcare organization managementExpertise in strategic and market planning, operational management and financial analysisPractical application stems from diverse background including operating room technicianClients include community/rural hospitals, health systems, specialty health service providers, single and multi-specialty medical groups Full Bio Contact Me Zach MaherMBADirector Full Bio Zach MaherMBADirectorExpertise In...10+ years of healthcare administration and management experienceExpert in practice management for both large health systems & independent physician practicesDemonstrated success in creating and maintaining complex reporting systemsLeadership experience business analytics, financial management, growth strategy, reporting, & project managementMBA from Ohio University Full Bio Contact Me Clayton NorthropJDDirector Full Bio Clayton NorthropJDDirectorExpertise In...Expertise includes Fair Market Value reviews of physician compensation arrangementsAnalyzes physician agreements for potential compliance risk with Stark Law/Anti-Kickback StatuteWorked with Federal Trade Commission on high-profile antitrust case involving acquisition of national healthcare system’s hospital by anotherJD with a Health Law Certificate from St. Louis University Full Bio Contact Me Angela PaineCHC, COC, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CRC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRHCDirector, Professional Audit & Consulting Full Bio Angela PaineCHC, COC, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CRC, CPC-I, CEMC, CRHCDirector, Professional Audit & ConsultingExpertise In...More than 15 years of healthcare experienceExtensive background in revenue cycle, compliance, medical coding, team leadership and trainingOversees compliance, IRO, and internal audit servicesIdentifies risks & opportunities to improve compliance w/gov payor reqs./operational efficiencies Full Bio Contact Me Mary ReevesDirector Full Bio Mary ReevesDirectorExpertise In...20+ years of healthcare industry experienceExtensive knowledge in revenue cycle managementSpecializes in revenue integrity and A/R PreventionFormer director of reimbursement & VP of operations of a national medical billing & software company Full Bio Contact Me Mike VandaveerDirector Full Bio Mike VandaveerDirectorExpertise In...More than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industryCompleted more than 500 transactions of varying sizes, requirements, and in multiple marketsCurrent focus is real estate valuation and expanding real estate consulting servicesActive real estate broker’s licenses in Texas and Colorado Full Bio Contact Me