Dorothy Steed is an Independent Healthcare Consultant and Educator. She has served as a Medicare specialist and a physician audit supervisor for hospital systems with 49 years of experience in healthcare. She is an instructor at a state technical college and provides auditing & training in both facility and physician services. She is credentialed in medical coding, medical billing, medical auditing, utilization management, healthcare management, healthcare compliance, clinical documentation improvement, revenue cycle and patient accounts. Additionally, she has participated in multiple healthcare audits and investigations for both plaintiff and defendant, She has provided review services for 2 state QIO organizations andserved as an expert witness in several legal disputes. She holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership Development