Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Wound Care Devices, Healthcare/Medical Equipment reimbursement/pricing, Healthcare claims Audit

ID: 731682 Illinois, USA

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Expert has worked in the medical equipment/wound care equipment field for more than 20 years. He has developed a unique wound treatment bed system, as well as helped other equipment manufacturers develop new equipment and provided consulting assistance with applying for procedure codes with HCFA for multiple products. Expert has extensive experience working with managed care organizations and implementing new pricing structures designed to be more effective in meeting the needs of both the end user and the payors. He has been quoted in several medical equipment publications on the topics of reimbursement, equipment coverage criteria, wound care equipment application/effectiveness, and documentation requirements. He has also extensive experience and knowledge of dealing with insurance/Medicare audits. Expert has worked with multiple manufacturers on FDA/HCFA compliance and with helping companies go through the accreditation process.

He has been utilized by 4 different investment groups and two manufacturers over the past few years to provide insight into the wound care marketplace, and help identify future opportunities, as well as valuations for what may be 'in-store' for future reimbursement/revenue models.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1992 Degree: BS Subject: Business Institution: Eastern Illinois University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Chief Operating Officer Department: Administration
Responsibilities:
Manages all aspects of specialized medical equipment company. Prepares for changes in healthcare reimbursement and healthcare delivery of company's products. Identifies new markets and new product opportunities. Establishes documentation protocols to assure compliance with CMS regulations.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1997 to 2001 Employer: RoTech Medical Corporation Title: District Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
Managed wound care equipment division of Rotech. Started up new locations, oversaw operations of each location.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1992 to 1997 Employer: Respiracare Title: General Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
Managed regional respiratory equipment company
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1988 to 1992 Employer: Southland Distribution Center Title: Marketing Coordinator Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert managed a new marketing program developing store product layouts in the convenience store industry. Identified the most profitable products to carry in the store, and designed shelf-layouts via computer to identify optimum product placement. He performed competitor analysis to establish competitive pricing structures.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1992 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Owner Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert developed custom database programs for use in tracking service activities and inventory in healthcare companies. He has provided product evaluation and submitted coding applications for medical equipment manufacturers. Expert has been utilized by multiple investment groups to provide insight into the changing healthcare/wound care market (especially in the area of negative pressure wound therapy). He has also developed websites for small companies, and provided assistance with copyright/patent evaluation/application.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
He has conducted ALJ (Administrative Law Judge) hearings for clients in Medicare claims.
Marketing Experience
Expert has extensive knowledge of the new Medicare Competitive Bid projects, as well as developments in negative pressure wound therapy/wound care equipment. He also has insight into the future for durable medical equipment companies.

Fields of Expertise

durable medical equipment, medical equipment marketing, medical reimbursement, Medicare fraud, wound care product, health care cost control, medical device design, medical equipment

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