Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Healthcare Consulting Services in Towson, MD
Founded in 1994, our firm has dedicated over 25 years to delivering specialized accounting and consulting services exclusively to healthcare providers. Our team combines deep expertise in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement with comprehensive financial management capabilities, serving hospitals, long-term care facilities, and healthcare entities. We maintain rigorous quality control through triennial CPA firm peer reviews and hold active roles in industry organizations like HFAM and HFMA. Our professionals bring decades of experience from positions at major healthcare chains and national accounting firms, ensuring clients receive cutting-edge insights. We focus on proactive research and continuous education to stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting healthcare reimbursement.Our services span audits, cost report preparation, recovery audit assistance, and strategic financial planning tailored to the unique needs of healthcare organizations. We maintain memberships in AICPA, MACPA, and other professional bodies to ensure adherence to the highest industry standards. Our team includes CPAs, MBAs, and certified professional coders who collaborate to deliver holistic financial solutions. We have supported clients through complex Medicaid rate analyses, expert witness testimony, and compliance program development. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition through industry awards and long-standing client relationships built on trust and expertise.
Services
Accounting Services
Medicare Reimbursement
Medicaid Audits
Business Office Support
Recovery Audit Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized healthcare accounting experience
- Our team includes CPAs with direct Medicaid audit contractor experience
- We provide comprehensive Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement expertise
- Our consultants have held leadership roles at national healthcare chains
- We maintain active involvement in healthcare financial associations
What people say
Highly knowledgeable team
Excellent presentation skills
Proactive research approach
Timely updates
Expert witness testimony
Services
Medicare Reimbursement
Our Medicare reimbursement specialists help healthcare providers navigate complex payment systems. We offer cost report preparation, PPS readiness analysis, and regulatory compliance support. With decades of experience in Medicare payment policies, our team ensures accurate reimbursement calculations and audit readiness for hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Medicaid Audits
We provide comprehensive Medicaid audit services including rate analysis, appeals support, and expert witness testimony. Our team has direct experience with Maryland Medicaid regulations through former audit contractor roles. We help clients prepare for recovery audits and maintain compliance with COMAR and PRM requirements.
Business Office Support
Our business office consultants offer temporary coverage, staff training, and efficiency audits. We assist with accounts receivable collections, software implementation, and compliance programs. Our consultants have hands-on experience managing business office operations at Maryland healthcare facilities.
Recovery Audit Assistance
We provide specialized support for Recovery Audit Contractor audits, including preparation strategies and appeals assistance. Our team helps healthcare providers navigate the audit process, resolve findings, and implement corrective measures to prevent future issues while maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
Healthcare Consulting
Our healthcare consulting services include strategic planning, compliance programs, and financial forecasting. We advise on Medicaid rate modeling, contract negotiations, and operational efficiency improvements. Our consultants combine accounting expertise with deep industry knowledge to help healthcare providers achieve financial stability and regulatory compliance.
People
Judith M. Schiavi
Managing Principal
CPA with 25+ years in long-term care accounting. Former Clifton Gunderson manager. HFAM award recipient. Serves on Pickersgill Retirement Community board. Specializes in Medicaid rate analysis and audit practice leadership.
Barbara G. Wallace
Founding Principal
25+ years healthcare accounting experience. Former Maryland Medicaid audit contractor. Specializes in financial statement audits, HUD entity audits, and Medicare cost report reviews. Active AICPA and MACPA member.
Linda Rajewski
Senior Accountant
25+ years auditing experience including Medicaid contractor roles. Former nursing facility finance VP. Specializes in not-for-profit audits, Form 990 preparation, and business office operations consulting for healthcare providers.
Kurt J. Schaeffler
Director
25+ years in healthcare finance. Former IHS Reimbursement Director. Expert in Medicare/Medicaid reporting, financial modeling, and employee benefit plan audits. Active in AICPA and MACPA professional networks.
Mary Beth Kepler
Senior Consultant
30-year healthcare accounting veteran. Former Medicaid intermediary and national firm consultant. Specializes in cost reporting, compliance programs, and financial projects for diverse healthcare provider types.
Questions
What healthcare accounting services do you offer?
We provide Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement consulting, financial audits, cost report preparation, recovery audit assistance, and business office support tailored to healthcare providers.
How long have you specialized in healthcare accounting?
Our firm has focused exclusively on healthcare accounting and consulting services since our founding in 1994, with team members having over 25 years of industry experience.
Do you work with Maryland healthcare providers specifically?
Yes, we maintain deep expertise in Maryland Medicaid regulations and serve as key advisors to the Health Facilities Association of Maryland.
What makes your firm different from general accounting practices?
Our team combines CPA credentials with specialized healthcare experience, including former Medicaid audit contractor roles and positions at national healthcare chains.
Can you assist with Medicare cost report preparation?
Yes, our consultants have extensive experience preparing and reviewing Medicare cost reports for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities across multiple states.
