Vianna Zimbel, BS, RCP
Vianna works with medical equipment companies, DME, rehab providers and respiratory com-panies in achieving accreditation and meeting regulatory requirements. Vi-anna has more than 25 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience and is the former National Home Care Ser-vices Manager for Lincare. She began consulting in 1992 with a focus on JCAHO, and has since added ACHC and CHAP to her specialties. She helps companies pass accreditation by re-viewing the company’s current process and documentation for compliance. In preparing companies for accreditation, she also ensures compliance with the F.D.A., O.S.H.A., D.O.T., etc. She is a veteran of more than 180 surveys by JCAHO, CHAP, and ACHC.

Jeffery S. Baird, ESQ.
Jeffrey is the Chairman of the Health Care Group of the Amarillo, Texas based law fi rm of Brown & Fortunato, P.C. The fi rm’s Health Care Group has a large national health care practice with clients throughout the United States. The Health Care Group represents durable medical equipment companies as well as many other health care entities. The Health Care Group works closely with the Department of Justice, Offi ce of Inspector General, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Supplier Clearinghouse, Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers, Food and Drug Administration, and other federal and state regulatory agencies. Mr. Baird has authored numerous articles and is a frequent lecturer throughout the country. He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Iowa and received his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Mr. Baird is Board Certifi ed in Health Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

M. Tray Dunaway, MD, FACS, CSP
Tray is a healthcare futurist who consults, writes and speaks on the modern and evolving healthcare ecosystem. He is the chief "dotsultant" of Healthcare Value, Inc. Dr. Dunaway holds a BS with distinction from Duke University where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude. He received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania, and his postgraduate work in general surgery was completed at the University of Virginia and the University of South Alabama. He is a board certifi ed surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery. Today, this frustrated surgeon, turned healthcare pioneer, consults, writes, and speaks for physicians, physician offi ce staff, hospitals, hospital administration and leadership teams, HIM, compliance, homecare and hospice, businesses of healthcare, payers, and patients on how to connect the dots of healthcare.

Dr. Gary Schwantz, Ph.D.
Gary has a Ph.D. in Family Consumer Sciences Education from Texas Tech University with an emphasis in adult education and customer service in industry and education. He received his master’s from University of North Texas in Public School Administration and his bachelor’s from Texas Tech in Family Studies and Home Economics Education. Gary is now a fulltime speaker and facilitator, and some would even say he is humorous and inspiring. Gary was most recently Director of Educational Services for The MED Group and dedicated seven years to creating courses and facilitating programs. Gary completed his 9th year as faculty in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University and has twice received recognition as Outstanding Faculty. As a Texas Tech professor, he has taught courses in Interpersonal Skills, Law in the Hotel/Restaurant Industry, and now teaches a Human Sciences Seminar. Gary’s careers have extended across several industries: high school teacher and administrator; administration in community college; carpenter and remodeling contractor; ministry; sales and sales training; grant development for a hospital; including County Commissioner for Lubbock County.

Robert Hoover, MD, MPH, FACP
Robert is Chief Medical Offi cer at DeVilbiss Healthcare, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of respiratory devices for the homecare and extended care markets. Dr. Hoover uses his extensive experience, knowledge and relationships with medical professionals to lead clinical research and new product development at DeVilbiss. In addition, he leads DeVilbiss’ government relations activities. Dr. Hoover spent 7 years at CIGNA as the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (DMERC) Medical Director for Region D where he was responsible for coverage, coding and claim review for durable medical equipment, orthotics and prosthetics for the Medicare program. He has served on numerous technology advisory committees that evaluate the medical effi - cacy of various medical treatments and has spoken extensively to the medical community on coverage and new technology-related topics. A graduate of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL, Dr. Hoover earned his medical degree from the same institution and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Moreover, he holds a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Hoover is board-certifi ed in internal medicine and is a Fellow in the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Thomas K. Speer
Dr. Speer is a clinician, scientist, educator, theologian, and explorer. He is a Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine, Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a member of the American Psychological Association as well as other professional organizations. He received a Bachelors of Science from the Ohio State University, Masters of Divinity Degree from Duke University and his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Toledo. He completed post-doctoral training in clinical sleep disorders at Henry Ford Sleep and Research Center. He has published many articles and has lectured widely throughout the United States. In keeping with his true passion for America to sleep better, he employees over 20 years of professional clinical experience to develop techniques and interventions in the area of clinical sleep disorders and behavioral sleep medicine for both children and adults. He holds a FAA commercial pilot certifi cate for Hot Air Balloons and a US Coast Guard Captain’s license. He currently owns a private practice at Sleep Interpretations Unlimited, LLC, Houston, Texas, an accreditation site visitor for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and serves as Project Director and Principal Investigator of the Circa-Dian Initiative, JustSleepMore.com. He served his country as a Reserve Combat Offi cer in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War Era and earned his Eagle Scout by the age of 13.

Tamera Kay Harden, CRT, RPSGT, BS
Tamera is the Regional Clinical Specialist for ResMed Corporation. She obtained a BS in Health Services with a Major in Management in 2003, and a Certifi cate of Completion in Polysomnography in 2001 from California College For Health Sciences. In 1983, she also received her Certifi cate of Profi ciency in Respiratory Therapy from Tyler Jr. College. Tamera has worked in the health related fi eld for 25 years, with 7-½ years experience in Respiratory Therapy in-hospital care, 3 ½ years in Asbestos Research, 14 years in the sleep lab, and 7 years in Home Care. Some of Tamera’s accomplishment include: Presidents Club 2006; Speaker at Texas Diabetes Expo, Austin, 2007; Speaker at MedTrade, Las Vegas, 2007; Regional Clinical Specialist for Region of the Year Award 2007, and Sales Appreciation Award 2007.

Kimberly S. Wiles, BS, RRT (Director of Respiratory Care, Klingensmith HealthCare)
Wiles has more than 20 years of respiratory experience, 15 of those in sales and marketing, operations, and management in the homecare environment. She is active in state and local respiratory care activities.

Rob Clear (Regional Manager, The MED Group)
Rob Clear worked as Purchasing Manager for CVMS for fi ve years before joining The MED Group. He was involved in training, marketing, logistics, and new business development in the home care industry. Prior to that he worked in Logistics at Federal Express. Rob has also worked in retail management roles. He currently serves as the MED Group’s Central Regional Manager.