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Sarah E. Baumann, JD
Sarah Baumann is a writer analyst in the Health Law area division of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Her areas of content expertise include Medicare and Medicaid and she contributes to both the Medicare and Medicaid Guide and the Wolters Kluwer health law blog. Sarah spent more than seven years in private practice before joining Wolters Kluwer. She earned her law degree from the DePaul University College of Law and her dual undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.
Jenny Burke, JD, MS
Jenny Burke has been a writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law and Business since 2001. Jenny’s areas of content expertise include health care reimbursement, Medicare benefits and coverage, compliance, home health, and hospice. During her time at Wolters Kluwer, Jenny left for a two year period to serve as a Law Clerk for the Illinois Appellate Court, First District. Jenny has a law degree from DePaul University with a Certificate in Health Law, and a Master’s degree in Health Law and Policy from DePaul’s Public Services program. Her undergraduate degree in English Literature was completed at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Jenny’s publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Danielle H. Capilla, JD
Danielle Capilla has been a writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law and Business since 2009. Danielle is the lead editor of the Wolters Kluwer health law blog and a writer and analyst of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law Reports and Medical Devices Reports publications. Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer, Danielle worked as an associate attorney at a medical malpractice law firm. Danielle graduated from DePaul University College of Law with a health law certificate and an undergraduate degree in sociology and business from Tulane University. Danielle’s additional publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Paul Clark
Paul Clark has been a senior writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business since 1985. During this time, he has been a lead editor on several newsletters, loose-leaf reporters and books. Paul’s areas of content expertise include Medicare and Medicaid, especially reimbursement-related issues; national and state-wide health reform; managed care; and legal issues pertaining to the elderly. Paul’s publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Sheila Lynch-Afryl, JD, MA
Sheila Lynch-Afryl is a healthcare regulatory analyst in the Health Law division of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Sheila’s areas of concentration include Medicare benefits, coverage, and reimbursement; healthcare compliance; and state health law. Sheila is the lead editor of E-dition Compliance Monitor Plus and Physicians’ Medicare Guide, and she has contributed to ComplyTrack. Her additional publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide, Medicare Explained, Medicare Master Guide, CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the Health Care Compliance Newsletter. Sheila has worked in private practice and as a judicial clerk for an Illinois Appellate Court justice. Sheila earned her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Valparaiso University and her Master of Arts in Writing from DePaul University.
Jay Nawrocki, MA
Jay Nawrocki has been a writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business for the past 13 years. During this time, he has been the lead editor for several newsletters, loose-leaf reporters and books. Jay’s areas of content expertise include Medicare and Medicaid and State health law. Prior to working for Wolters Kluwer, Jay worked as a legislative analyst for the Minnesota State Senate and the Illinois General Assembly analyzing legislation being considered by the Health Care Committee, the Family Service Committee and Appropriations Committee for the Minnesota State Senate and for the Insurance, Pension and Licensed Activities Committee and the Appropriations Committee of the Senate for the Illinois General Assembly. Jay has a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin– Madison. Jay’s publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Anthony H. Nguyen, JD
Anthony H. Nguyen has been a writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business since 2007. He is the lead editor of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law Reports and Medical Devices Reports, which focuses on matter related to the Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration. He also writes and contributes to a wide range of health care reimbursement and compliance issues. Anthony has a law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Anthony’s additional publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Michelle Oxman, JD, LLM
Michelle Oxman has been a writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business since 2004. Michelle’s areas of content expertise include Medicare, Medicaid and other health law related issues. Before joining Wolters Kluwer, Michelle practiced law in Illinois and Florida, where she served as a senior attorney for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Michelle earned her law degree at Loyola University of Chicago and LL.M at Temple University. Michelle’s publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Kelly J. Rooney, JD
Kelly J. Rooney has been a writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law and Business since 2008. Kelly’s areas of content expertise include Medicare benefits and coverage, health care reimbursement, and Health Reform. Kelly graduated from DePaul University College of Law and has an undergraduate degree in political science from Central Michigan University. Kelly’s additional publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; Journal of Health Care Compliance; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Susan Smith, JD, MA
Susan Smith has been a senior health law writer analyst in the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law and Business for over 15 years. She is the Coordinating Editor for the Health Care Compliance Portfolio, which includes the Health Care Compliance Letter, Journal of Health Care Compliance, and Health Care Compliance Professional’s Manual and editor of Corporate Governance for Health Care and Compliance: A Practical Guide. Susan’s areas of content expertise beyond health care compliance include Medicare claims and cost report appeals, cost reports, and the prospective payment system. Susan has a law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law, a Master Degree in counseling psychology from the Adler Institute, post graduate work in speech pathology, and a bachelor’s degree in English/Speech from the University of California Los Angeles. Susan’s publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; CCH Medicare and Medicaid Benefits; Health Care Compliance Newsletter; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Nicole Stone, JD, MBA
Nicole Stone is the Editorial Director for the Health Law area of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Nicole’s areas of content expertise include health care reimbursement, coding and billing, and Health Reform. Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer in 2004, Nicole was an associate attorney at a medical malpractice law firm focusing on physician practice defense. Nicole has a MBA from Benedictine University, and a law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Her undergraduate degree in Political Science was also completed at Northern Illinois University. Nicole’s publication credits include the Medicare and Medicaid Guide; the annual Master Medicare Guide; Medicare Explained; and the CCH Law, Explanation, and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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