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McDermott+ exclusively serves the health industry with one-stop consulting, policy and lobbying services supported by data analytics and reimbursement, coding, coverage and quality reporting knowledge.

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Meet our team

Experienced consultants dedicated to the health care industry.

Meet our team

Debbie Curtis

A highly respected health policy authority who helps clients advance their missions in Congress and beyond.

Jeffrey Davis

A skilled healthcare executive with substantial knowledge of regulatory advocacy and healthcare policies.

Leigh Feldman

Helps clients evaluate health policy proposals and anticipate policy changes.

Deborah Godes

A problem-solver with the background and experience that empowers her to examine all market access perspectives to identify the optimal pathway to reimbursement.

Olivia Gomez

Advises clients on the implications of federal and state healthcare programs and reimbursement systems.

Julia Grabo

Produces comprehensive research and analysis of key federal healthcare policy developments and legislative initiatives.

Kayla Holgash

A skilled, passionate health policy professional with experience covering legislation and strategic planning.

Rachel Hollander

Delivers qualitative Medicare policy, coding, coverage and reimbursement analysis.

Josh Jorgensen

Holds extensive experience helping clients navigate the complex health policy landscape in Washington, DC.

Yamini Kalidindi, Ph.D.

Provides a deep understanding of Medicare payment policies, claims-based data analysis and health services research.

Amy Kelbick

Adept at translating client needs into action.

Lauren Knizner

Leverages her health-related legal background to advise clients on Medicare regulatory matters.

Marie Knoll

Delivers comprehensive research analysis and statistical reports to present data-driven recommendations on healthcare trends, health policies, and information databases.

Marla Kugel

Is nationally recognized for her 20 years of experience advising stakeholders on healthcare payment and quality policy, particularly the Medicare Inpatient and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems.

Anthony Livshen

A skilled healthcare data and policy analyst with extensive experience analyzing Medicare and Medicaid claims data to address client questions and lead research endeavors.

Maddie News

Delivers comprehensive research and analysis of key federal healthcare legislative and regulatory developments, and helps clients achieve advocacy and policy goals.

Simeon Niles

Guides clients through the complexities of transitioning to value-based care and advises those already involved in models on how to expand initiatives and improve outcomes.

Lynn Nonnemaker, Ph.D.

Helps clients understand the complex regulatory and policy environment, with a particular emphasis on health insurance and managed care.

Kristen O’Brien

An accomplished healthcare executive with a deep understanding of regulatory advocacy and policy.

Parashar Patel

An accomplished healthcare executive with a demonstrated history of leadership in the medical device industry and public sector.

Paul Radensky, M.D.

A board certified internal medicine physician and lawyer who is recognized as a Medicare law and policy authority.

Rachel Stauffer

A highly experienced government relations and legislative affairs strategist and advocate who is informed by a solid foundation of health policy knowledge.

Erica Stocker

Seasoned policy and advocacy professional.

Devin Stone

A proficient healthcare data analyst who deploys robust data analytics to help clients.

Katie Waldo

An experienced government relations strategist who helps clients navigate the complex issues surrounding Medicare, Medicaid and the healthcare marketplace.

Rodney Whitlock, Ph.D.

An accomplished health care executive with more than two decades on the Hill specializing in rural health, the health care safety net and disability policy.

Eric Zimmerman

A recognized Medicare law and policy authority and registered lobbyist.

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