I provide independent expert witness services involving orthotics, prosthetics, durable medical equipment (DME), standards of care, reimbursement, and future care planning. My opinions are grounded in more than 20 years in orthotics and prosthetics, including 14 years as a Clinical Director and treating clinician, followed by executive healthcare leadership.

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Whether evaluating clinical decision-making, medical necessity, component selection, reimbursement issues, or long-term treatment planning, I strive to deliver objective, well-supported opinions that help counsel understand complex healthcare issues.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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• Board-Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist (ABC), CPO since 2008

• MBA

• More than 20 years in orthotics and prosthetics

• Former Co-Owner & President of a multi-state orthotic and prosthetic practice (2004–2020)

• Former Clinical Director and treating clinician (2006–2020)

• Former NCOPE Residency Director

• Former Vice President, Ottobock Patient Care

• Former Vice President, SuperCare Health

• Co-author, "The Child with a Limb Deficiency," Lovell & Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics, 8th ed. (2020)

• Experienced in pediatric and adult orthotic, prosthetic, respiratory, diabetes, and DME services

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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• Orthotics

• Prosthetics

• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

• Standards of Care

• Medical Necessity

• Future Care Planning

• Life Care Planning Support

• Reimbursement & Coverage Policy

• Clinical Documentation

• Component Selection

• Replacement Schedules

• Provider Operations

• Healthcare Regulations

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SERVICES
 

I provide expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel, including:

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• Medical record review

• Standards of care analysis

• Medical necessity evaluations

• Future care and replacement planning

• Written expert reports

• Deposition testimony

• Trial testimony

• Case consultation

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WHY MY BACKGROUND IS DIFFERENT

In addition to years of clinical practice, my background includes executive leadership of multi-state healthcare organizations.

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This combination provides insight into both the clinical and operational aspects of healthcare delivery, including provider operations, reimbursement, payer policy, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and organizational leadership. That broader perspective can be valuable in cases involving not only patient care, but also healthcare systems, business practices, and reimbursement.

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EXECUTIVE HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP

Separate from my expert witness work, I serve as President of ARCLYFT Health, providing advisory services to health plans, medical groups, IPAs, and health systems in DME and O&P operations, utilization management, reimbursement, and contracting.

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Learn more about my consulting practice at ArclyftHealth.com.