Healthcare – Kassouf

Kami R. West, CPA

205-443-2596

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Manager

Kami provides accounting and advisory services for medical practices, ranging from single-provider family practices to multi-provider specialty groups. She helps clients succeed by creating reliable financials and offering tax planning for both individuals and businesses. Kami also works closely with Kassouf’s healthcare advisors on various projects, such as assisting businesses with new practice startups and solving problems related to revenue cycle management.

Education
Bachelor of Science, The University of Alabama
Master of Tax Accounting, The University of Alabama

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional and Community Involvement
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Healthcare Leaders Association – Alabama and Birmingham Chapters
The Community Foundation on Greater Birmingham – Professional Advisor Committee

Honors and Awards
Business Alabama Best and Brightest CPAs Honoree

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

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Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

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Julie K. Myers, CPA

jmyers@kassouf.com

205-443-2587

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Healthcare Advisory
Accounting

Manager

Julie specializes in accounting, tax and consulting services for healthcare clients, specifically medical practices.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University
Master of Accountancy, Auburn University

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional and Community Involvement
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Janet Day, MBA, CMPE

jday@kassouf.com
205-443-2582

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Healthcare Services

Senior Healthcare Advisor

Janet specializes in consulting services for healthcare providers and hospital networks with an emphasis on physician services, operations, practice management and revenue cycle management. Her areas of specialty include practice start up, feasibility analysis, business operations, human resources, employee recruitment and employee benefits. Janet has 30 years of experience in healthcare management. She is the prior owner of a management services organization and a past Board Member with Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Birmingham Southern College
Master of Business Administration, Samford University

Certifications
Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE)

Professional and Community Involvement
Laura Crandall Brown Foundation – Past Board Member
Healthcare Leaders Association – Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters
Medical Group Management Association – Past Board President, Past Board Member

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Debra W. Rose, CPA

drose@kassouf.com
205-443-2506

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Healthcare
Business Services

Director Emeritus, Healthcare Services Group

Debbie provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to small businesses with an emphasis on physician practices and practice management. Her areas of specialty include business operations, revenue cycle management, human resources, employee benefits, and tax and succession planning.

Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional and Community Involvement
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA), Birmingham Chapter
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Joni R. Wyatt, MHA, MHIA, CPHIMS

MHA, MHIA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
jwyatt@kassouf.com
205-443-2594

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Healthcare Services

Director

Joni has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in physician practice management and new practice startups, physician contracting and compensation models, health information systems, healthcare compliance, and quality measures and reporting. She is well-versed in new reimbursement models and the legislation driving these initiatives.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, College of Charleston
Master of Healthcare Administration, Medical University of South Carolina
Master of Health Information Administration, Medical University of South Carolina

Certifications
Certified Professional in Health Information Management Systems (CPHIMS)

Professional and Community Involvement
Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) – Fellow
Health Information Management Systems Society, Alabama Chapter – Board Officer
Healthcare Leaders Association – National, Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama – Board Member

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Jonathan G. Kassouf, CPA, PFS

jkassouf@kassouf.com
205-443-2584

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Healthcare
Small Business Services

Managing Director

Jonathan specializes in accounting, tax and consulting services to small businesses with an emphasis on physician practices and practice management.

Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama
Master in Professional Accounting, University of Texas

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Gerard J. Kassouf, CPA, PFS, CFP®, AEP®, CGMA®

gkassouf@kassouf.com
205-443-2550

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Healthcare
Wealth Advisory Services

Director, Healthcare Services Group

Gerard Kassouf provides accounting, tax and advisory services to small businesses with an emphasis on physician practices and other professional firms. He provides individuals with tax and financial planning and related wealth management and estate planning services. His areas of specialty include contract negotiations, compensation arrangements, entity selection, business operations, revenue cycle management, retirement plan design, insurance and educational fund planning.

Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama
Master of Arts, University of Alabama
Master of Tax Accounting, University of Alabama

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®)
Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®)

Professional and Community Involvement
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
Estate Planning Council of Birmingham
Healthcare Leaders Association – National, Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters
Rotary Club of Birmingham
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Board Member

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

James R. Dicks, CPA, CVA, CGMA®

jdicks@kassouf.com
205-443-2546

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Healthcare
Small Business Services

Director

James joined the firm 15 years ago and works in Kassouf’s Healthcare Tax and Advisory Group. He provides accounting, tax compliance, practice valuation, advisory, practice start up, practice management services, and compensation model design, working across a variety of sub-specialties within the healthcare industry. James is part of the firm’s Business Development Vision Team, one of Kassouf’s three think tanks that drive the firm’s growth and strategic vision, and leads the Individual Process Team.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Troy University
Master of Business Administration, Troy University

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA®)

Professional and Community Involvement
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Healthcare Leaders Association – Alabama and Birmingham Chapters

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Rachelle M. North, CPA, CGMA®

rnorth@kassouf.com
205-443-2507

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Healthcare
Services for Professionals

Principal

Rachelle specializes in accounting, tax and consulting services to small businesses with an emphasis on physician practices and practice management.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Lee University

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant® (CGMA®)

Professional and Community Involvement
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA)
Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, Birmingham Chapter
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Healthcare Leaders Association – National, Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters

Kassouf Healthcare Advisory Team connects with physicians, industry leaders at Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Circle of Care

The Kassouf and Kassouf Healthcare Solutions team met with Primary Care Select physicians, Blue Cross Blue Shield leaders, and industry ... Read More

Kassouf director featured in Business Alabama magazine

Kassouf Director Joel Jones, CPA, CIA, CVA, ABV, CFF, CGMA® recently discussed legislative changes and their potential effects regarding tax ... Read More

Kassouf Symposium: Interns explore trending topics like AI, cryptocurrency, and blockchain in accounting

When their Kassouf internship begins, students complete many of the typical tasks associated with a new job: completing paperwork, training, ... Read More

Margaret H. Cook, MBA, CMPE

mcook@kassoufhealthcare.com
205-443-2532

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Our Practice Management Services

Director

Margaret has over 30 years of experience in business and healthcare. She provides specialized consulting services for healthcare providers with an emphasis on physician practice management. Her areas of expertise include practice startup, recruiting and credentialing new providers, evaluation of innovative business opportunities and ancillary services, assessing existing practices for operational improvements and workflow efficiencies, assisting healthcare groups with governmental compliance and regulatory requirements. Margaret has been asked to share her knowledge with professional groups, such as the Healthcare Leaders Association of Alabama, hospitals, physician residency programs, and various seminars.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Samford University
Master of Business Administration, Samford University

Certifications

Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE)

Professional and Community Involvement

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
American College of Medical Practice Executives
Healthcare Leaders Association – Alabama and Birmingham Chapters
Alabama Rural Health Association
Vestavia Hills Sunrise Rotary – Charter Member

Presentation and Publication Topics

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Compliance Plans
Employee benefits
Benchmarking key performance indicators
Operational efficiencies
Fraud detection and prevention

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