MEG Associates retains seasoned health care professionals with experience in varied health care settings. Their backgrounds include senior management and administration, education, financial services, quality improvement, policy and procedure development, clinical services, rehabilitation therapy, Medicare surveys, and CHAP accreditation.

Nita L. Barchus, PT
Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; Extensive continuing education. Many years of physical therapy experience in a variety of settings. Nita’s knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulations consistently saves agencies tens of thousands of dollars in audits. Her ability to teach therapists and Quality Assurance Staff appropriate documentation and sound methods of assessment and intervention is especially helpful to agencies. Currently, Nita’s special concerns are helping staff meet OASIS-C requirements and the new therapy assessment visit time frames.

Marlene A. Davis, BBA, MBA
MBA, University of Phoenix; BBA Accounting, Eastern Michigan University; Dir. of Finance VNA of Pikes Peak Region, CFO, Visiting Nurse Corporation of CO, Consultant/Accountant; Accounting, Finance, Billing, Health Care Software, Cost Reports, Teaching and Training. Marlene’s distinct business perspectives and remarkable background enable agencies to deal with employee legal issues, office support functions, as well as financial and business planning.

Fran Moore, MHSM, RN, BSN, HCM-C
Master’s in Health Services Management, Webster University; RN, BSN, Loretta Heights College; Health Care Management, Certified, Fran has extensive experience in Home Health, Public Health, and Assisted Living. She was instrumental in the start-up of three home health agencies. Her unique management style inspires clinical teams to achieve measurable success in quality care and performance improvement. Performance Improvement is her special interest. Her knowledge and experience in health care management help agencies develop and maximize their processes for the most effective operations.

Jane Bleess Schurter, MSPT, CWS
Along with Jane’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy, she is also a Certified Wound Specialist and an APTA Credentialed Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor. Her clinical experience includes home health and sub-acute care. She is also a member of the Affiliate Faculty at Regis University.

Gina M. Watkins, LCSW
Masters of Social Work from Portland State University; Graduate School of Social Work, Portland, OR Experience includes therapist in private practice and with Volunteers of America, Medical Social Services with home health agencies, hospices, and a hospital oncology department. Special education & certifications include Drug Counselor and practicing Yoga Instructor. Gina’s experience includes working with interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with nurses, doctors, and staff to support patients and families with the emotional impact of their illness, and helping them access the tools needed to increase independence and daily living skills.

Margo R. Zink, ED, MN, BSN
Doctorate, University of Southern California; MN, University of Washington, BSN, University of Southern California, Health Care Ethics certification, Loyola College, Maryland, Insurance Case Management Training & Certification Prep, Nursing Administration, Advanced (CNAA) Over 26 years in health care, grant writing, multiple publications. Formerly a Site Visitor for a major accreditation organization, Margo is now a consultant for major home health corporations and CMS surveyor training.