Nikki M. Vendegna, B.A., C.P.C., is a healthcare consultant with 25 years of successful coding, management and training for multi-speciality practices. As one of the initial Certified Procedural Coders (AAPC), she has developed individualized coding and reimbursement training sessions for the internal needs of more than 100 physician offices, medical groups and clinics across the country. She speaks nationally for The American College of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology State Chapters, the Heart Rhythm Society, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. From her college instruction to on-site management, Nikki’s experience is unique and comprehensive. She has “Real World” experience and solutions to your reimbursement problems. Ms. Vendegna is committed to assisting all practices in taking back control and to stop being “at effect” with patients, insurance companies, managed care and government agencies.

Ray Cathey's background is unique in support of medical practices.He has assisted thousands of Physicians and staff across the U.S. over the past seventeen years. The result has been appropriate payments of insurance claims that would have otherwise been underpaid. Having degrees in health care administration and health care sciences, as a registered nurse, and as one of the initial certifications in the Physician Assistant Program, you will find Ray's knowledge extensive. His training and consulting work is based on current work-place experience and success in recovering maximum, rightful reimbursements for both the fee-for-service and managed care/capitation arenas. We count Ray Cathey as one of the top insurance coding and practice management experts in the country.

Betty A. Johnson, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CIC
In addition to providing coding education across the country, Betty is a healthcare consultant with over 19 years experience in physician coding, billing, and education. She is the president and CEO of CPC Solutions, Inc. She serves on the National Advisory Board of the American Academy of Professional Coders as the Member Relations Officer - East. She also is an Academy workshop presenter. She presents various coding and billing related topics across the country. She is also a featured writer for the Academy’s Coding Edge magazine. Betty holds a B.A. in Healthcare Administration. She focuses on coding and billing issues, fraud and abuse compliance, reimbursement issues, and PATH guidelines.