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Biography

Scott Perkins, MA – Operations Director

February 17, 1995

Scott Perkins is the Operations Director at the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, he  serves on the organization’s Leadership Team. Mr. Perkins oversees the development and … [Read more...] about Scott Perkins, MA – Operations Director

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Matthew E. Shepard, MA – Communications Director

January 14, 1995

Matthew Shepard came to the Center For Medicare Advocacy in 1996, seeking a brief respite from the education field. Expecting a short-term, uninvolved job, Matt found, upon getting to know his fellow staff and the work of the Center, that he had no … [Read more...] about Matthew E. Shepard, MA – Communications Director

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Alice Bers, JD – Litigation Director

January 1, 1995

Ali Bers conducts federal litigation aimed at making systemic improvements to Medicare for older adults and people with disabilities. She has litigated numerous class actions challenging policies and practices that improperly deny Medicare coverage … [Read more...] about Alice Bers, JD – Litigation Director

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David Lipschutz, JD – Associate Director

December 14, 1994

David A. Lipschutz, joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy in June 2010. Based in the Center’s Washington, DC office, Mr. Lipschutz engages in public policy issues surrounding Medicare and related coverage as they impact Medicare … [Read more...] about David Lipschutz, JD – Associate Director

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Kathleen Holt, MBA, JD – Associate Director

July 14, 1993

Kathleen Holt joined The Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2014 as Associate Director.  Ms. Holt began her career with CIGNA Insurance Company, developing insurance claim process improvement strategies. After obtaining her M.B.A. in Healthcare … [Read more...] about Kathleen Holt, MBA, JD – Associate Director

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Judith A. Stein, JD – Executive Director

December 4, 1990

JUDITH STEIN is the Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, which she founded in 1986. She has focused on legal representation of older people since beginning her legal career in 1975. From 1977 until 1986, Ms. Stein was the … [Read more...] about Judith A. Stein, JD – Executive Director

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