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Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT

September 25, 2023

Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT has worked in various roles & settings as both clinician, manager/director and policy expert. Ellen is an expert at helping customers understand the CMS prospective payment systems in the skilled … [Read more...] about Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT

Toby S. Edelman

September 25, 2023

Toby S. Edelman has been representing older people in long-term care facilities since 1977. As a Senior Policy Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy since January 2000, Ms. Edelman provides training, research, policy analysis, consultation, … [Read more...] about Toby S. Edelman

Alice Bers

September 25, 2023

Alice Bers represents older adults and people with disabilities in federal litigation aimed at making systemic improvements to Medicare. She has litigated numerous class actions challenging policies that improperly deny Medicare coverage or that … [Read more...] about Alice Bers

Jeff Wiseman

April 17, 2023

Jeff Wiseman is the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, having joined the organization in 2020. Jeff helps to lead community outreach and revenue development for CMA. He was trained and mentored by … [Read more...] about Jeff Wiseman

Alfred J. Chiplin

April 17, 2023

Alfred J. Chiplin, Jr. (Chip) was a beloved and admired leader in the elder law, disability, and health care rights communities. He was also the long-time Managing Attorney of the Center’s Washington, DC office. To honor Chip’s advocacy and … [Read more...] about Alfred J. Chiplin

Scott Bane

April 17, 2023

Scott Bane is a Program Officer at The John A. Hartford Foundation. His career, including a decade of experience in philanthropy, has been directed toward helping vulnerable men and women, with an emphasis on ensuring that they have access to … [Read more...] about Scott Bane

Regina Blye

April 6, 2023

As the Chief Program and Policy Officer of the Christopher & Dana reeve Foundation, Regina Blye oversees operations of the National Paralysis Resource Center by developing and delivering programs that provide the critical services and resources … [Read more...] about Regina Blye

Rachel Madley

March 28, 2023

Dr. Rachel Madley is a Health Policy Advisor for Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. She leads the Congresswoman’s work on all healthcare issues including Medicare for All, Medicare reform, and healthcare access. Before that, Rachel was a Congressional … [Read more...] about Rachel Madley

Sophia Colley

March 21, 2023

Sophia Colley is a CNA at a nursing home in Titusville, Florida.  She was born in Jamaica and started working in healthcare soon after arriving in the United States in 1989.  She is an active MPO, delegate and spokesperson for 1199SEIU Florida. She … [Read more...] about Sophia Colley

John Marmarou

March 1, 2023

John Marmarou, DPT, MSCS, Founder and Executive Director of 810 MS Specialty Center, received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (2004) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2010) from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to … [Read more...] about John Marmarou

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