2009 Excellence Awards judges

Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq.

Karen Moore

Bruce Brothis

Jeffrey S. Baird, Esq., is the Chairman of the Health Care Group of the Amarillo, Texas- based law firm of Brown & Fortunato, P.C.  The firm’s Health Care Group has a large national health care practice with clients throughout the United States.  The Health Care Group represents durable medical equipment companies, pharmacies, drug wholesalers and repackagers, long term care facilities, home health agencies, hospitals, physicians and other health care providers.  The Health Care Group represents clients in the areas of advising on fraud and abuse issues; defense of criminal and civil fraud investigations; defense of qui tam actions; corporate compliance; HIPAA compliance; accreditation preparation; mergers and acquisitions; joint equity arrangements, affiliations and alliances; reimbursement  issues, including audits and requests for overpayments; supplier and provider number issues; requirements pertaining to licenses, permits and certifications; survey certification and licensing issues; peer review and credentialing; pharmacy compounding;  Food and Drug Administration regulatory issues;  hospital operational issues; hospital medical staff relationships; and hospitals/health care organizations in transitional environments.  The Health Care Group works closely with the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Supplier Clearinghouse, Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers, Food and Drug Administration, and other federal and state regulatory agencies.  Mr. Baird has authored numerous articles and is a frequent lecturer throughout the country.  He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Iowa and received his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.  Mr. Baird is Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Karen Moore is Vice President of AnCor Healthcare Consulting, Inc., a consulting company providing services to clients in the home medical equipment and home infusion industry.  Ms. Moore has been providing consulting services to the home care marketplace for over 20 years.  The prior positions she has held include executive vice president of MCS Management Services (a division of MCS/MestaMed), and vice president of HealthTeam Management Services. 

Ms. Moore has provided extensive consulting services over her 20 year tenure including business office operational and accounts receivable audits, interim management with a focus on reengineering to improve financial performance and profitability, training programs, and system optimization and system conversions.  Ms. Moore has managed the collection of tens of millions of dollars in accounts receivable and has developed and implemented efficient and effective work flow processes as well as developed polices and procedures for numerous clients.  Using a-hands on management approach to train staff and drive cash flow, Ms. Moore has earned the reputation as one of the industries top reimbursement and systems consultants. 

Ms. Moore has written articles for industry publication and conducted seminars for providers, distributors and physicians as well as state and national trade associations on the topics of customer service, reimbursement, office organization, compliance and coverage criteria.  

Bruce Brothis is the President of Allegient Billing & Consulting, Inc. (formerly Centralized Billing & Intake, Ltd.), a 13 year old billing and consulting firm to the Home Medical Equipment (“HME”) industry located in Elizabeth, CO.  The former Vice-President of Operations for a multi-state HME, Mr. Brothis is a nationally recognized expert in Medicare, Medicaid and third party intake, documentation, billing and collections with over 26 years of experience in the HME reimbursement arena.  Mr. Brothis consults with numerous companies regarding billing and collection issues, operational effectiveness, compliance, accreditation, market assessment, sales management and contract negotiations.  He holds a BA in Marketing from Bethany College and an MBA with a Marketing emphasis from the University of Phoenix.  He regularly speaks for numerous trade associations, buying groups, HME / drug wholesalers and industry trade shows as well as being a regular presenter at both Medtrade shows.