About Us   |   Our Mission   |   Our Team   |   Our Panel of Experts The Leading Home Care Panel of Experts Leading Home Care has assembled a panel of experts on a variety of topics related to the business side of home care. These experts regularly contribute articles on their areas of expertise, and serve as resources to answer questions and find solutions. Feel free to read the articles provided by our panel members. If you have specific questions you'd like answered or problems that need solutions send us an e-mail and we'll help you find the information you need. Thomas E. Boyd Principal Boyd and Nicholas, Inc. Rohnert Park, CA Thomas E. Boyd is a highly respected member of the home health community. He has developed a national reputation as an expert in the field of home health and Medicare reimbursement, largely due to twelve years as an intermediary auditor. He has spoken at many state and national association conferences on topics such as Ethics for the Home Care Manager, Saving Money and Cutting Costs, and the Appeals/Mediation process. Tom Boyd has often been quoted in home health line, Eli's Home Care Week, Success in Home Care magazine, The Remington Report, and other industry publications. Tom Boyd has a BA in Management/Accounting from Sonoma State University and a MBA in Business Administration from St. Mary's College. He is a member of the NAHC Financial Forum, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and the U.S. Chess Federation. Kathryn Dansky, PhD Associate Professor of Health Policy & Administration The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Dr. Dansky is a leading researcher in the field of health policy. A long time expert in home care, Dr. Dansky is currently serving as the principle researcher for a study of telehealth services for home care being conducted by the Pennsylvania Home Care Association and Penn State University. M. Tray Dunaway, MD Physician, Author, Educator, Inventive Thinker Healthcare Value, Inc. Camden, SC M. Tray Dunaway, MD, FACS, is a nationally recognized speaker on health care coding and compliance. He also acts as an expert consultant for providers on issues such as; Corporate Integrity Agreements, Code of Conduct Policies, and Compliance Program development. He is the author of The Pocket Guide to Clinical Coding. Dr. Dunaway has developed a very special message for home care leaders. Doctors are from Jupiter, and we don't care where you're from, is a fun, funny, and powerful presentation on how to communicate more effectively with physicians. Dr. Dunaway holds a B.S. from Duke University, an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, Surgical Internship from the University of Virginia, and completed general surgical residency from the University of South Alabama. Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq Attorney At Law Burtonsville, MD Elizabeth Hogue is a nationally known speaker and writer on home care law; a frequent speaker at home care conferences around the country, and a prolific author of home care related articles. Ms. Hogue gives approximately 50 presentations each year on health-related topics, including future trends in the healthcare industry. Her numerous articles are regularly included in trade association publications and other journals. She has written extensively on health-related topics. Her books include Nursing Case Law Reporter, Informed Consent, Legal Liability, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud and Abuse, Contracting with Managed Care Providers, Ethics Manual, Termination of Services to Patients: Use of Policies and Procedures to Avoid Liability for Abandonment, Case Management: Legal Issues, How to Develop a Fraud and Abuse Compliance Plan, How to Form Alliances Without Violating the Law, and Wound Care: Legal Issues. Ms. Hogue is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Audrey Kinsella, MA, MS Research Director Information for Tomorrow Kensington, MD Audrey Kinsella is Research Director of Information For Tomorrow, which has provided home telehealth and home technologies research services since 1995. She is a medical research information specialist with 20 years of experience in researching and writing about medical issues and technologies. Ms. Kinsella has published extensively in home telemedicine and other home-based technology, with more than 90 published articles and 4 books on home telemedicine to her credit, several of which have been awarded 5-star reviews. Bernard R. Lorenz, CPA Managing Director Home Health Group American Express Tax & Business Services Timonium, MD Bernie Lorenz has over 30 years of experience in accounting, tax and management consulting in the home health industry. He brings expertise in the financial and operations aspect of home care, and is an expert on Medicare reimbursement issues. Bernie is a frequent speaker at home care association conferences and conventions, and has published numerous articles on the financial aspects of home care. Thomas Nicholas Principal Boyd and Nicholas, Inc. Rohnert Park, CA Thomas Nicholas is an innovative financial consultant. He has developed and improved accounting policies and procedures in a manner that improves efficiency, saves money, and delivers timely results. His years of accounting experience include being a Vice President of Finance and CFO of an HHA. Tom Nicholas has a BS in Accounting from Pepperdine University. Tom has spoken at PPS, HFMA, NAHC and other conferences about Medicare Revenue Recognition.