Chris Newlin
Director of Corporate Outreach
Vital Care Home Infusion Services
Chris Newlin, PharmD, MBA is the Director of Corporate Outreach with Vital Care Inc., a national home infusion pharmacy franchise organization. Chris leads a team responsible for developing value-based programs and resources for pharmacy franchisees with the goal of implementing and advancing strong home infusion pharmacy services. These resources address topics related to pharmacy operations support, clinical pharmacy services, infusion nursing services, quality assurance programs and regulatory standards. Prior to his current role as the Director of Corporate Outreach with Vital Care Inc., Chris served as Project Manager and Residency Program Director. He currently is a member of the Clinical, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, and Payer Criteria teams at Vital Care, Inc. Chriscompleted his PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with Huntsville Hospital, where he managed patients receiving parenteral nutrition, enteral nutrition, anti-infective therapy, IV cardiac inotrope therapy, immunoglobulin therapy, and numerous other specialty therapies in the acute care and alternate site of care setting, specifically with the hospital’s outpatient infusion center. He serves on various industry boards including ASHP’s Section Advisory Group on Home Infusion, NHIA’s Standards/Accreditation Committee, and MHA’s Home Infusion Advisory Board. Chris has published numerous articles related to home infusion pharmacy in industry trade publications and has authored several posters focused on clinical and operational findings at various national healthcare meetings, including IDSA, NHIA, and ASHP. He has twice received the Alabama Quality Award for his work related to Antimicrobial Management Teams.
Director of Corporate Outreach
Vital Care Home Infusion Services
Chris Newlin, PharmD, MBA is the Director of Corporate Outreach with Vital Care Inc., a national home infusion pharmacy franchise organization. Chris leads a team responsible for developing value-based programs and resources for pharmacy franchisees with the goal of implementing and advancing strong home infusion pharmacy services. These resources address topics related to pharmacy operations support, clinical pharmacy services, infusion nursing services, quality assurance programs and regulatory standards. Prior to his current role as the Director of Corporate Outreach with Vital Care Inc., Chris served as Project Manager and Residency Program Director. He currently is a member of the Clinical, Nutrition, Quality Assurance, and Payer Criteria teams at Vital Care, Inc. Chriscompleted his PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency with Huntsville Hospital, where he managed patients receiving parenteral nutrition, enteral nutrition, anti-infective therapy, IV cardiac inotrope therapy, immunoglobulin therapy, and numerous other specialty therapies in the acute care and alternate site of care setting, specifically with the hospital’s outpatient infusion center. He serves on various industry boards including ASHP’s Section Advisory Group on Home Infusion, NHIA’s Standards/Accreditation Committee, and MHA’s Home Infusion Advisory Board. Chris has published numerous articles related to home infusion pharmacy in industry trade publications and has authored several posters focused on clinical and operational findings at various national healthcare meetings, including IDSA, NHIA, and ASHP. He has twice received the Alabama Quality Award for his work related to Antimicrobial Management Teams.
Christina Crumbley
Chief Operating Officer
Signature HomeNow
Christina Crumbley, RN, MSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, is the Chief Operating Officer at Signature HomeNow. Christina has 27 years of nursing experience in home health care, including specialized work in operational and clinical management, education, leadership training, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. She has provided consulting services as part of various companies as well as independently, focusing on start-up agencies, accreditation, and process improvement both operationally and clinically. She currently oversees home health operations, clinical services, and business development of 11 home health agencies for Signature HomeNow.
Chief Operating Officer
Signature HomeNow
Christina Crumbley, RN, MSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, is the Chief Operating Officer at Signature HomeNow. Christina has 27 years of nursing experience in home health care, including specialized work in operational and clinical management, education, leadership training, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. She has provided consulting services as part of various companies as well as independently, focusing on start-up agencies, accreditation, and process improvement both operationally and clinically. She currently oversees home health operations, clinical services, and business development of 11 home health agencies for Signature HomeNow.
Colleen O'Keefe
Weatherbee Resources, Inc.
Colleen O’Keefe, RN, CHPN is senior consultant and project specialist for Weatherbee Resources, Inc. Colleen is certified in hospice and palliative care and is also a Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) approved educator. She has served as a hospice RN case manager, supervisor for a continuous home care team, clinical educator, and compliance officer. Colleen’s progressive leadership experience — and clinical, regulatory, and leadership expertise — allows her to deliver uncompromising hospice consulting services. In her role with Weatherbee Resources, Colleen manages multi-faceted clinical record audits for hospice organizations facing payment-related scrutiny, including those needing the services of an Independent Review Organization (IRO). Colleen shares her expert knowledge nationally as a faculty member of Weatherbee’s Hospice Regulatory Boot Camp and Documentation Essentials Workshop.
Weatherbee Resources, Inc.
Colleen O’Keefe, RN, CHPN is senior consultant and project specialist for Weatherbee Resources, Inc. Colleen is certified in hospice and palliative care and is also a Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) approved educator. She has served as a hospice RN case manager, supervisor for a continuous home care team, clinical educator, and compliance officer. Colleen’s progressive leadership experience — and clinical, regulatory, and leadership expertise — allows her to deliver uncompromising hospice consulting services. In her role with Weatherbee Resources, Colleen manages multi-faceted clinical record audits for hospice organizations facing payment-related scrutiny, including those needing the services of an Independent Review Organization (IRO). Colleen shares her expert knowledge nationally as a faculty member of Weatherbee’s Hospice Regulatory Boot Camp and Documentation Essentials Workshop.
Creighton Miller
Senior Director, Project Management
WellSky
Creighton Miller has over 40 years of experience with WellSky in hospital information systems design, development, and integration. He has worked on solutions for multiple hospital departments and systems including pharmacy and medication management systems, surgical department systems, blood transfusion systems, and systems integrations. Creighton has a degree in computer science from Iowa State University and is a member of the International Society for Blood Transfusion.
Senior Director, Project Management
WellSky
Creighton Miller has over 40 years of experience with WellSky in hospital information systems design, development, and integration. He has worked on solutions for multiple hospital departments and systems including pharmacy and medication management systems, surgical department systems, blood transfusion systems, and systems integrations. Creighton has a degree in computer science from Iowa State University and is a member of the International Society for Blood Transfusion.
Dan George
Senior Provider Relations Representative
Palmetto GBA
Dan George has been with the Medicare program since 2004. In 2008, he became part of Palmetto GBA’s Congressional Unit. This unit handled complex inquiries for Part A, Part B and Home Health and Hospice. His experience is extensive in, but not limited to, coverage polices, compliance, billing, enrollment, and systems. In 2007 and 2008, he was a manager for Palmetto GBA’s Beneficiary Call Center. Prior to working with Medicare, Dan worked in skilled nursing facilities for 12 years. He directed Dietary Departments, which included participation in nutritional assessments, care planning, wound rounds, and patient documentation. Since late 2012, he has been a part of Palmetto GBA’s Provider Outreach & Education Department, focusing on Home Health & Hospice.
Senior Provider Relations Representative
Palmetto GBA
Dan George has been with the Medicare program since 2004. In 2008, he became part of Palmetto GBA’s Congressional Unit. This unit handled complex inquiries for Part A, Part B and Home Health and Hospice. His experience is extensive in, but not limited to, coverage polices, compliance, billing, enrollment, and systems. In 2007 and 2008, he was a manager for Palmetto GBA’s Beneficiary Call Center. Prior to working with Medicare, Dan worked in skilled nursing facilities for 12 years. He directed Dietary Departments, which included participation in nutritional assessments, care planning, wound rounds, and patient documentation. Since late 2012, he has been a part of Palmetto GBA’s Provider Outreach & Education Department, focusing on Home Health & Hospice.
Dandy Myles
System Administrator
Institute for Community Alliances
Dandy Myles serves as the System Administrator for the Community Information System in Springfield, Missouri where she has played a crucial part in the implementation of the community's 3-year pilot project. During the initial phase of the project, Dandy's primary focus has been collecting information from participating agencies and configuring universal community assessments, as well as, custom assessments for individual project participants. Dandy earned her B.S. in Management at Evangel University and has more than 10 years of experience serving Springfield's non-profit community in various data-entry and software-related roles. Her professional and personal experiences are not only a great contribution to the agencies participating in the project but to their clients and patients as well.
System Administrator
Institute for Community Alliances
Dandy Myles serves as the System Administrator for the Community Information System in Springfield, Missouri where she has played a crucial part in the implementation of the community's 3-year pilot project. During the initial phase of the project, Dandy's primary focus has been collecting information from participating agencies and configuring universal community assessments, as well as, custom assessments for individual project participants. Dandy earned her B.S. in Management at Evangel University and has more than 10 years of experience serving Springfield's non-profit community in various data-entry and software-related roles. Her professional and personal experiences are not only a great contribution to the agencies participating in the project but to their clients and patients as well.
Darren R. Bertram
Chief Executive Officer
Infinity Hospice Care (IHC)
Darren Bertram has been Infinity Hospice Care's Chief Executive Officer since April 2006 and served on Infinity Hospice Care's Governing Board since its founding in 2005. As CEO, Darren's key responsibilities include managing Infinity Hospice Care's financial performance, compliance with federal and state regulations, meeting Joint Commission accreditation standards, hiring key personnel, managing vendor relationships and implementing growth strategies to ensure Infinity Hospice Care's continued success. Darren is a firm believer that Infinity Hospice Care's family ownership and operation allows it to deliver superior patient care and family satisfaction. Darren currently serves on the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Quality and Standards Committee.
Darren began his career as a trial lawyer in Chicago, IL. Darren's legal background includes a wide range of commercial disputes, as well as arguing before the Illinois Appellate Court. Darren graduated from University of Illinois College of Law magna cum laude in 1998 and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Chief Executive Officer
Infinity Hospice Care (IHC)
Darren Bertram has been Infinity Hospice Care's Chief Executive Officer since April 2006 and served on Infinity Hospice Care's Governing Board since its founding in 2005. As CEO, Darren's key responsibilities include managing Infinity Hospice Care's financial performance, compliance with federal and state regulations, meeting Joint Commission accreditation standards, hiring key personnel, managing vendor relationships and implementing growth strategies to ensure Infinity Hospice Care's continued success. Darren is a firm believer that Infinity Hospice Care's family ownership and operation allows it to deliver superior patient care and family satisfaction. Darren currently serves on the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Quality and Standards Committee.
Darren began his career as a trial lawyer in Chicago, IL. Darren's legal background includes a wide range of commercial disputes, as well as arguing before the Illinois Appellate Court. Darren graduated from University of Illinois College of Law magna cum laude in 1998 and received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
David Jones
Director of Account Management
WellSky
David Jones is the Director of Solutions Management for WellSky Human and Social Services Provider Solutions. In this role, he directs the development of WellSky Aging & Disability, WellSky Community Services, and WellSky Behavioral Health & IDD Provider. David has extensive experience in behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as community-based services that work directly with individuals in need, their providers, and managed care organizations.
Director of Account Management
WellSky
David Jones is the Director of Solutions Management for WellSky Human and Social Services Provider Solutions. In this role, he directs the development of WellSky Aging & Disability, WellSky Community Services, and WellSky Behavioral Health & IDD Provider. David has extensive experience in behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as community-based services that work directly with individuals in need, their providers, and managed care organizations.
David Cravens
Implementation Consultant – Home Care
Wellsky
David Cravens is a senior implementation consultant at WellSky where he trains and assists customers in their implementation of the CareTend product. David has been involved in the HME business since 1988 and has been an implementation consultant since 1993.
Implementation Consultant – Home Care
Wellsky
David Cravens is a senior implementation consultant at WellSky where he trains and assists customers in their implementation of the CareTend product. David has been involved in the HME business since 1988 and has been an implementation consultant since 1993.
David Baker
Implementation Consultant, Sr.
Mediware
David Baker began his career as a Software Analyst for the MestaMed product 22 years ago. David’s homecare software knowledge is attributed to the many positions he has held during those 22 years: Software Matter Expert, Quality Assurance Specialist, Billing Service Operations Manager, Branch Support Manager, and (currently) Senior Implementation Consultant. David has vast knowledge of HME, HHA, and Rehab industries. He has supported clients using MSS, Dezine, MestaMed, Accura, Caretinuum, CPR+, HC360, and CareTend software solutions. In addition to CareTend Implementations, David is the Mediware Software Matter Expert for CareTend’s Business Intelligence solution.
Implementation Consultant, Sr.
Mediware
David Baker began his career as a Software Analyst for the MestaMed product 22 years ago. David’s homecare software knowledge is attributed to the many positions he has held during those 22 years: Software Matter Expert, Quality Assurance Specialist, Billing Service Operations Manager, Branch Support Manager, and (currently) Senior Implementation Consultant. David has vast knowledge of HME, HHA, and Rehab industries. He has supported clients using MSS, Dezine, MestaMed, Accura, Caretinuum, CPR+, HC360, and CareTend software solutions. In addition to CareTend Implementations, David is the Mediware Software Matter Expert for CareTend’s Business Intelligence solution.
David Tapia
Managing Partner
Exegete Healthcare International, LLC
David Tapia, MBA, FACHE, FHIMSS is a portfolio startup entrepreneur, Partner and Founder at Exegete Healthcare International LLC. He is a leading authority on strategic planning, healthcare management, marketing and technology and is one of the most well informed speakers in healthcare today. He is nationally recognized and is part of the Innovate Home Health educational series and has spoken to hundreds of healthcare professionals across the nation.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is Board certified in healthcare management. He is a Board member-at-large of the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. David is also an Adjunct Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University and University of the Incarnate Word Schools of Business teaching healthcare management courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Managing Partner
Exegete Healthcare International, LLC
David Tapia, MBA, FACHE, FHIMSS is a portfolio startup entrepreneur, Partner and Founder at Exegete Healthcare International LLC. He is a leading authority on strategic planning, healthcare management, marketing and technology and is one of the most well informed speakers in healthcare today. He is nationally recognized and is part of the Innovate Home Health educational series and has spoken to hundreds of healthcare professionals across the nation.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is Board certified in healthcare management. He is a Board member-at-large of the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. David is also an Adjunct Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University and University of the Incarnate Word Schools of Business teaching healthcare management courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Debbie Fox
Senior Housing Policy and Practice Specialist
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Debbie Fox, Senior Policy and Practice Specialist at the National Network Against Domestic Violence (NNEDV), leads national domestic violence related housing policy and provides technical assistance and training to NNEDV’s coalition membership and as a part of the Domestic Violence Housing and Technical Assistance Consortium. Debbie has over 20 years in the field with a focus on fundraising, organizational development, nonprofit administration, and domestic violence population-specific housing and economic justice programming. Prior joining NNEDV, she shared community leadership in the systems planning and implementation process for the DV system in Portland, Oregon, working with all 13-domestic violence victim service providers to create a confidential coordinated entry process for survivors to access housing, shelter, and eviction prevention and shelter diversion programs.
Senior Housing Policy and Practice Specialist
National Network to End Domestic Violence
Debbie Fox, Senior Policy and Practice Specialist at the National Network Against Domestic Violence (NNEDV), leads national domestic violence related housing policy and provides technical assistance and training to NNEDV’s coalition membership and as a part of the Domestic Violence Housing and Technical Assistance Consortium. Debbie has over 20 years in the field with a focus on fundraising, organizational development, nonprofit administration, and domestic violence population-specific housing and economic justice programming. Prior joining NNEDV, she shared community leadership in the systems planning and implementation process for the DV system in Portland, Oregon, working with all 13-domestic violence victim service providers to create a confidential coordinated entry process for survivors to access housing, shelter, and eviction prevention and shelter diversion programs.
Dee Miller Ph.D.
Principal UX Researcher – User Experience & DesignOps
Mediware
Dr. Dee is the Lead User Experience (UX) Researcher at Mediware specializing in systematically gathering in-depth insights into the customer’s core needs, behaviors, and motivations. She is an expert at applying a user-centered approach to create an experience that truly resonates with the users of software applications and services in healthcare. Dr. Dee is an advocate for user-driven development and inclusive design. She is known for her ability to identify actionable opportunities and conceptualize user experiences for products and services through the use of mixed-methods, research, design, and analysis techniques. Dr. Dee has extensive experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus in a complex environment of competing priorities. She grew up in Washington, DC by way of Newark, New Jersey as the oldest of three children in a military family. In her spare time, she enjoys tutoring math, traveling, karaoke, and dancing.
Principal UX Researcher – User Experience & DesignOps
Mediware
Dr. Dee is the Lead User Experience (UX) Researcher at Mediware specializing in systematically gathering in-depth insights into the customer’s core needs, behaviors, and motivations. She is an expert at applying a user-centered approach to create an experience that truly resonates with the users of software applications and services in healthcare. Dr. Dee is an advocate for user-driven development and inclusive design. She is known for her ability to identify actionable opportunities and conceptualize user experiences for products and services through the use of mixed-methods, research, design, and analysis techniques. Dr. Dee has extensive experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus in a complex environment of competing priorities. She grew up in Washington, DC by way of Newark, New Jersey as the oldest of three children in a military family. In her spare time, she enjoys tutoring math, traveling, karaoke, and dancing.
Dennis Stevenson
Director, Platform Solutions, Post-Acute Care
WellSky
Dennis Stevenson has worked at WellSky since 2008 as a solutions manager responsible for multiple software solutions. Today he spends his energy preparing WellSky’s solutions to communicate with patients and their families. He is also deeply involved with leveraging the data which WellSky applications manage to generate actionable insights for executives and managers while continuing to provide WellSky users with the information they need to provide outstanding care.
Director, Platform Solutions, Post-Acute Care
WellSky
Dennis Stevenson has worked at WellSky since 2008 as a solutions manager responsible for multiple software solutions. Today he spends his energy preparing WellSky’s solutions to communicate with patients and their families. He is also deeply involved with leveraging the data which WellSky applications manage to generate actionable insights for executives and managers while continuing to provide WellSky users with the information they need to provide outstanding care.
Dr. Carla Cheatham
Principal and Lead Trainer
Carla Cheatham Consulting Group, LLC
Dr. Carla Cheatham began her career in psychosocial services with an MA in psychology, certification in trauma therapy, PhD in health & kinesiology, and MDiv before working 10 years as an interfaith healthcare chaplain and bereavement coordinator. Carla is a national keynote speaker and consultant focusing on emotionally intelligent and resilient professionals and organizations. She is the former chair of NHPCOs Ethics Advisory Council, member of NHPCO’s Trauma-Informed End of Life Care Work Group, adjunct professor at Seminary of the Southwest, and assistant professor for University of Maryland’s MS in Palliative Care. She publishes books and videos about healthy leadership, resilience, communication, boundaries, trauma-informed care, grief, service recovery, emotionally competent professionals and teams, and more.
Principal and Lead Trainer
Carla Cheatham Consulting Group, LLC
Dr. Carla Cheatham began her career in psychosocial services with an MA in psychology, certification in trauma therapy, PhD in health & kinesiology, and MDiv before working 10 years as an interfaith healthcare chaplain and bereavement coordinator. Carla is a national keynote speaker and consultant focusing on emotionally intelligent and resilient professionals and organizations. She is the former chair of NHPCOs Ethics Advisory Council, member of NHPCO’s Trauma-Informed End of Life Care Work Group, adjunct professor at Seminary of the Southwest, and assistant professor for University of Maryland’s MS in Palliative Care. She publishes books and videos about healthy leadership, resilience, communication, boundaries, trauma-informed care, grief, service recovery, emotionally competent professionals and teams, and more.
Ellen Strunk
Owner
Rehab Resources and Consulting, Inc.
Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA, CHC has worked in various roles and settings as both clinician and director, including hospital, transitional care, home health care, and Director of Governmental Affairs for a company providing rehab services in long term care, home health and outpatient settings. Presently, Ellen is owner of Rehab Resources & Consulting, Inc., a company providing continuing education and consulting services for post-acute care settings. She specializes in helping customers understand the CMS prospective payment systems in the skilled nursing facility and home health setting, as well as outpatient therapy billing for all provider types. Ms. Strunk’s experience includes utilizing medical record reviews and data systems to help both inpatient and outpatient therapy providers meet regulatory guidelines. She has worked with clients on a variety of Medicare/Medicaid payment and certification matters, including substantial overpayment assessments and facilitation of Corporate Integrity Agreements. Ellen lectures nationally on the topics of pharmacology for rehabilitation professionals, exercise and wellness for older adults, the importance of functional outcomes, quality reform, and coding/billing/documentation for therapy services.
Owner
Rehab Resources and Consulting, Inc.
Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA, CHC has worked in various roles and settings as both clinician and director, including hospital, transitional care, home health care, and Director of Governmental Affairs for a company providing rehab services in long term care, home health and outpatient settings. Presently, Ellen is owner of Rehab Resources & Consulting, Inc., a company providing continuing education and consulting services for post-acute care settings. She specializes in helping customers understand the CMS prospective payment systems in the skilled nursing facility and home health setting, as well as outpatient therapy billing for all provider types. Ms. Strunk’s experience includes utilizing medical record reviews and data systems to help both inpatient and outpatient therapy providers meet regulatory guidelines. She has worked with clients on a variety of Medicare/Medicaid payment and certification matters, including substantial overpayment assessments and facilitation of Corporate Integrity Agreements. Ellen lectures nationally on the topics of pharmacology for rehabilitation professionals, exercise and wellness for older adults, the importance of functional outcomes, quality reform, and coding/billing/documentation for therapy services.
Gabriel Cate
Vice President, Business Development
WellSky
Gabriel (Gabe) Cate is vice president of business development and is responsible for strategic growth initiatives and partnerships across WellSky's human and social services group focused on county and local government, coordinating care coalitions, and community-based organizations. Prior to WellSky’s acquisition of Bowman Systems, LLC, he served as chief operating officer overseeing the sales, product development, customer support and professional services departments. Under his leadership, the business grew in revenue by nearly 40% and he helped position the company for its eventual sale. Gabe has served in a wide array of roles and responsibilities since 2004 including leading the company through new product development and release cycles, mergers and acquisitions, and market expansion opportunities across the company’s product lines. He has presented to conferences on topics ranging from social determinants of health to technical solutions for data integration challenges. Gabe holds a MA in philosophy and a BA in history, philosophy, and religious studies, each from Louisiana State University.
Vice President, Business Development
WellSky
Gabriel (Gabe) Cate is vice president of business development and is responsible for strategic growth initiatives and partnerships across WellSky's human and social services group focused on county and local government, coordinating care coalitions, and community-based organizations. Prior to WellSky’s acquisition of Bowman Systems, LLC, he served as chief operating officer overseeing the sales, product development, customer support and professional services departments. Under his leadership, the business grew in revenue by nearly 40% and he helped position the company for its eventual sale. Gabe has served in a wide array of roles and responsibilities since 2004 including leading the company through new product development and release cycles, mergers and acquisitions, and market expansion opportunities across the company’s product lines. He has presented to conferences on topics ranging from social determinants of health to technical solutions for data integration challenges. Gabe holds a MA in philosophy and a BA in history, philosophy, and religious studies, each from Louisiana State University.
Gail Zainfeld
Implementation Consultant, Sr.
Mediware
Gail started her career with Mediware in 1996 working for one of our legacy products, Fastrack. She started in the support department eventually becoming the manager of Help Desk before moving to the position of Director of Training & Implementations. She currently holds a position as a Senior Implementation Specialist and works on our new product CareTend as well as the legacy product. Prior to joining the company, she was one of the founding members of a Fastrack client, Homecare Concepts in Farmingdale, New York. During her 8 years of employment she held various positions throughout the company including Office Manager. Gail earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Long Island University-CW Post. The many years of knowledge and experience in the HME industry that Gail brings to Mediware enables her to understand and serve our clients more effectively and assist in the development of our products. She takes pride in providing excellent customer support to her clients who are faced with the day to day challenges of an ever-changing industry.
Implementation Consultant, Sr.
Mediware
Gail started her career with Mediware in 1996 working for one of our legacy products, Fastrack. She started in the support department eventually becoming the manager of Help Desk before moving to the position of Director of Training & Implementations. She currently holds a position as a Senior Implementation Specialist and works on our new product CareTend as well as the legacy product. Prior to joining the company, she was one of the founding members of a Fastrack client, Homecare Concepts in Farmingdale, New York. During her 8 years of employment she held various positions throughout the company including Office Manager. Gail earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Long Island University-CW Post. The many years of knowledge and experience in the HME industry that Gail brings to Mediware enables her to understand and serve our clients more effectively and assist in the development of our products. She takes pride in providing excellent customer support to her clients who are faced with the day to day challenges of an ever-changing industry.
Gerry Leslie
HMIS Project Director
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
As the HMIS Project Director with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), Gerry Leslie oversees both the Michigan Statewide HMIS and the North Carolina HMIS systems. Mr. Leslie is experienced in helping communities with the implementation of coordinated systems of care, project evaluation, continuous quality improvement initiatives, monitoring system performance and outcomes and the development of HMIS policies and procedures. Prior to joining MCAH, he was the System Administrator for Flint/Genesee County and coordinated work around the CoC’s plan to end homelessness.
Mr. Leslie is the chair of the Retooling the Homeless Crisis System State Workgroup for the State of Michigan, and serves on the Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness’ Strategic Implementation Group. Additionally, he is a member of the Michigan Collaborative State Partners to End Homelessness Committee.
Mr. Leslie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.
HMIS Project Director
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
As the HMIS Project Director with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), Gerry Leslie oversees both the Michigan Statewide HMIS and the North Carolina HMIS systems. Mr. Leslie is experienced in helping communities with the implementation of coordinated systems of care, project evaluation, continuous quality improvement initiatives, monitoring system performance and outcomes and the development of HMIS policies and procedures. Prior to joining MCAH, he was the System Administrator for Flint/Genesee County and coordinated work around the CoC’s plan to end homelessness.
Mr. Leslie is the chair of the Retooling the Homeless Crisis System State Workgroup for the State of Michigan, and serves on the Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness’ Strategic Implementation Group. Additionally, he is a member of the Michigan Collaborative State Partners to End Homelessness Committee.
Mr. Leslie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.
Gina Mazza
Senior Vice President Regulatory and Compliance
Fazzi Associates
Gina is a clinical executive with extensive experience in the leadership of home health and hospice. In Gina’s role at Fazzi, she is responsible for firm-wide regulatory and compliance services. Gina is a national speaker with depth of knowledge and real-world experience on the current issues facing our industry.
Senior Vice President Regulatory and Compliance
Fazzi Associates
Gina is a clinical executive with extensive experience in the leadership of home health and hospice. In Gina’s role at Fazzi, she is responsible for firm-wide regulatory and compliance services. Gina is a national speaker with depth of knowledge and real-world experience on the current issues facing our industry.