Michael Barish

Michael Barish, president of AnCor Healthcare Consulting, Inc., brings over twenty years of experience to the home care industry. He served as vice-president of MCS Management Services (a division of MCS/MestaMed) for four years before founding AnCor Healthcare Consulting, Inc. He was also vice-president and co-founder of Health Team Management Services as well as manager of systems operations for AMBI/McKesson.

Michael D. Barrett

Mr. Barrett's considerable experience in health care includes senior executive roles for both payors and providers in both public and private settings. Mr. Barrett has uniquely assisted his employers and clients develop new business units or overhaul existing units to meet and often establish new benchmark standards of performance. Mr. Barrett draws upon his combined experience as an executive on both sides of the payor/provider equation to quickly match up both operating requirements and strategic objectives of each to provide the most efficient and pragmatic operating/sales environment.

From SNF acquisition planning and operational strategy development at Henry Ford Hospital in the late 80's to the initiation or overhaul of several successful HMOs to the overhaul of the non-acute business lines of a major medical center, Mr. Barrett has been recognized for quickly identifying the industry's operational weakness and quickly turning his employer/client into the industry benchmark for operating efficiency.

Mr. Barrett has been published in several national media outlets and speaks often at industy conferences on the topics of operational and business strategy in the healthcare industry.

William E. Carlson, MD

Dr. William Eric Carlson, co-founder and managing partner for South Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Originally from Evanston Illinois, Dr. Carlson received his B.S. in Biology at the University of Illinois and then moved on to receive his Medical Degree from Saint Louis School of Medicine. Appointments and training to be noted are; Orthopaedic Surgical Resident- Detroit Medical Center, Resident Research Committee-Detroit Medical Center, Chief Orthopaedic Surgery-Martin Memorial Hospital and Medical Director- Martin Memorial Physical Therapy.

His specialties include; Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Total Joint Replacement and ACL Reconstruction. Dr. Carlson is involved as an active member of the; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and the Martin County Medical Association.

Peter M. Held

Mr. Held brings over 10 years experience in the healthcare EDI world to the Connectyx Board of Advisors. With extensive knowledge in ANSI X12N formats, Pete has worked as an EDI Business Data Analyst in the software vendor arena as well as at the provider level with his current Information Systems position at South Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Pete and his wife Victoria moved to Florida in 2003. A US Army veteran, he also holds degrees in Electronics and Computer Information Systems.

Miriam Lieber

Ms. Lieber has been active in the healthcare industry for over 22 years. She has been extensively published in all of the healthcare industry trade journals and brings her "hands-on" experience to the consulting services that she provides. Her consulting practice reaches all areas of the healthcare arena from home health to physicians, hospitals and other related organizations.

Angela Miller

Ms. Miller has been active in the healthcare industry for over 10 years with "hands-on" compliance experience for over 7 years. Her consulting practice focuses on helping medical equipment providers with all aspects of their business including compliance auditors, due diligence, and Medicare investigations.

Karen Moore

Karen Moore, vice-president of AnCor Healthcare Consulting, Inc., has been providing consulting services to the HME/IV industry for over fifteen years. Prior to founding AnCor Healthcare Consulting, Inc., she was the executive vice-president of MCS Management Services (a division of MCS/MestaMed), and has also served as vice president and cofounder of Health Team Management Services.

Ronald J. Pion, MD

Dr. Pion draws upon significant experience in leadership roles in both public and private companies in the healthcare arena. His track record of developing companies and defining business strategies that break down barriers to quality patient services is notable. He serves as a Special Advisor to the Galen Capital Group. As a physician, visionary and business professional, Dr. Pion combines a practitioner's perspective with healthcare industry expertise and corporate experience to provide assistance to the CTC organization and its clients.

Dr. Pion began his career in academics serving on the faculty of the University of Washington and the University of Hawaii. Having recognized at an early stage the benefits technology and new media bring to the practice of medicine, he became a pioneer in the area of medical telecommunications and has worked in that arena for more than 25 years. He served as a full-time medical correspondent for KNBC television in Los Angeles prior to founding the Hospital Satellite Network, the nation's first daily satellite-delivered television service providing programming for hospital-based health professionals and patients.

In 1991, Dr. Pion joined the turnaround team at ABBEY Healthcare Group and provided strategic services to the company's private placement and IPO in 1992 and the formation of the resulting company, Apria Healthcare. A former director at Lido Capital, Dr. Pion is currently Chairman and CEO of Medical Telecommunications Associates, serves on the board of various companies including CMTC, and is an advisor to The Laurel Company and MedSphere. Dr. Pion graduated from New York University (B.A., Phi Beta Kappa) and New York Medical College (M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha). He is a Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and served on the board of the American Academy of Home Care Physicians.

Kathryn Starnes-Kiely

Ms. Starnes-Kiely, MHSA, is the President of Carillon Resources, a company specializing in consulting, Medicare B billing, and merger and acquisition intermediary services for medical equipment companies nationwide. Kathryn has several years of health care management experience, and most recently was the Manager of Acquisitions for Apria Healthcare.

Keith Trowbridge

Mr. Trowbridge is the former President of Liberty Medical Supply, Subsidiary of PolyMedica (PLMD) from 1999 to 2004. Based on track record of achievements, was brought on board in 1999 by Polymedica Corporation ( Parent of Liberty Medical ) to strengthen daily operations, improve profitability and cash flow, develop personnel, improve communication with corporate headquarters and develop new business opportunities.

At Liberty Medical, Mr. Trowbridge significantly increased revenues and managed expenses through personnel development and creating new business opportunities, administered and directed all aspects of company's planning and development strategies; drove all aspects of company's new business development through in-depth analysis of company's capabilities and financial requirements to promote steady growth and enhance revenues, and maintained a focus on the development and enhancement of the professionalism of employees; provided continuing education opportunities to promote maximum professional growth and increase morale and productivity. Mr. Trowbridge continually scrutinized short-term and long-range strategies, goals, and mission achievements, instituting new objectives to maximize revenue generation and new business development. He ensured compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulation, working closely with the Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Department to ensure that compliance was integrated into the fabric of the organization. Mr. Trowbridge successfully negotiated and executed managed care agreements, major capital equipment and construction contracts and supervised the construction of over 300,000 square feet of call center, distribution, and warehouse space. Lastly, he held Profit and Loss responsibility for a subsidiary that delivered in excess of $400M in revenue and an EBITDA of approximately 20% to the parent.

Prior, Mr.Trowbridge was President of US Operations, Transworld HealthCare, Jacksonville, Florida from 1994 to 1999. Reporting to Corporate President, had Profit and Loss responsibility for all US subsidiaries, which consisted of four operating units, MK Diabetes Support Services, Respiflow, DermaQuest, and Home Health Care. These divisions consisted of approximately 400 employees in multi-site locations. Revenues exceeded $120M with an EBITDA of approximately 20%. Product lines included diabetes supplies, respiratory medications, ostomy supplies, wound care supplies and many other durable medical products. Direct reports were Controller, Vice President of Billing and Collections, Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Operations and Human Resources and Vice President of Materials Management and Compliance Officer.

Mr.Trowbridge holds several degrees from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, including a B.A. in German Literature, a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration.