I have 9 years of experience, and specialize in the field of health care compliance with specific knowledge in the areas of investigations, HIPAA privacy and CMS regulations. I have published on such topics as the integration of compliance and risk, health care reform and compliance program operations. I possess fifteen total years of healthcare experience, which began in patient care, and has provided a foundation that affords valuable insight into healthcare operations and organizational cultures. Having worked in all levels of health care organizations from entry-level staff to officer level provides for a level of understanding and insight few possess and a degree of humility required to manage difficult conversations with staff.