About Us
Sharon Andrews, R.N., CCS-P has an extensive
background in dermatology. Before entering the consulting field in 1995, she
managed a dermatology practice for several years. She has additional
experience in cosmetic surgery, having worked for three years as a surgical
nurse and patient advisor in that environment.
She is the author of
DermNews, a monthly publication for dermatology practices, and has been
quoted in Dermatology World, Part B News, and Medical
Economics.
Sharon is a charter member of the Association of Dermatology
Administrators and Managers (ADA/M), holds coding certification through
the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and is a
member of the National Association of Healthcare Consultants.
She has participated in the opening of over 40 dermatology practices,
provided on site consultations to numerous practices, and lectured on
coding and other practice management issues to various dermatology groups.
Mary Charles Pittman,
has over 30 years experience with the medical profession.
Charlie served as the Administrator and Financial Director with a
Mohs Dermatology Practice for 16 years,
and previously held Administrator positions in Neurology and
General Surgery.
She has provided consulting services
including practice start-ups, practice assessments, budget
planning, facility design, space planning and physician/employee
recruitment for numerous medical specialties and hospitals.
Charlie is a charter member of ADA/M and
served on The Program Committee and New Member Committee. She
has been a member of MGMA for 17 years.
Jim Andrews, MSSM, received his undergraduate degree
from the University of West Florida (Magna cum Laude) in Business
Administration, and his Master’s degree in Systems Management from the
University of Southern California. He has extensive experience in the
computer and systems management industry, including project management,
software design, and training.
Since April 2000 Jim has been deeply involved with the HIPAA
regulations. He is currently providing contract support to a large
multi-specialty clinic in Northwest Florida as their HIPAA Implementation Project Manager.