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Wesley A. Brown, CPA, CVA, ABV

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Director, Healthcare Services Group

Wes provides accounting, tax, and advisory services for healthcare businesses with an emphasis on practice management, revenue cycle management and incentive compensation model. His areas of specialty include business operations, emerging businesses, accounts receivable, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Accredited Business Valuation Specialist (ABV)

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)
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Shades Valley Rotary Club
Healthcare Leaders Association – National, Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters

Presentation and Publication Topics
Starting a new practice
Employee benefits
Annual checkup for your practice
Benchmarking key performance indicators
Internal controls
Provider credentialing
Fraud detection and prevention
Ancillary services profitability

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

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Stewart B. Garner, MSHA, CMPE

sgarner@kassouf.com
205-443-2567

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Healthcare Services

Principal

Stewart is a passionate and driven Principal in Kassouf’s Healthcare Tax and Advisory Group. He helps clients make informed business decisions and find innovative solutions to increase profitability and efficiency. His areas of emphasis include but are not limited to operational assessments of practice workflows, process improvement initiatives, EHR/PM system implementation and optimization, revenue cycle management, payer enrollment, bundled payment models, and HIPAA privacy and security compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Certifications

Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE)

Professional and Community Involvement

Health Information Management Systems (HIMSS)
Alabama Chapter of Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) – President
InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance
Healthcare Leaders Association – Alabama and Birmingham Chapters
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

Zachary L. Bennett, CPA, PFS

zbennett@kassouf.com
205-443-2533

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Healthcare
Retirement Planning

Director

Zack specializes in business consulting, tax, financial planning, healthcare management and retirement planning for closely-held businesses and individuals. His expertise spans a wide range of industries including healthcare, professional service firms, real estate, retail and high net worth individuals.

Education
Bachelor of Accountancy, The University of Mississippi
Master of Accounting, The University of Mississippi

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

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)
Healthcare Leaders Association – National, Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters
Church of the Highlands – Active 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

Russ Dorsey

rdorsey@kassouf.com
205-443-2589

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Business Technology
IT Security
HIPAA Compliance

Principal & CIO

Russ has 36 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, spanning multiple industries and a wide spectrum of changing technologies. Prior to his role as Manager of Information Services, and now CIO, at Kassouf, Russ was the founder and CEO of a local IT firm that grew to prominence as one of area’s leading firms for healthcare technology. He was directly responsible for hundreds of clients, involved as a business consultant, project manager and support provider. His experience as both a solution provider and a business owner gives him a unique insight into his client relationships.

Areas of specialty include cybersecurity, project management, business start-up, systems implementation, infrastructure planning, vendor management, cost and resource analysis, security assessment, and disaster recovery and resiliency planning.

One of Russ’ core beliefs is outreach and education. He is a past President of the InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance, and currently serves on the Board of TechBirmingham.

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

Ashley B. Hudson, CPA

ahudson@kassouf.com

205-443-2565

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Healthcare Advisory
Accounting

Manager

Ashley assists clients with accounting, tax, and advisory services, and her experience spans a range of industries: healthcare, real estate, and professional service firms. She is also a member of Kassouf’s recruiting committee.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration, The University of Alabama
Master of Accountancy, 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 – National, Alabama, and Birmingham Chapters
Mike Slive Foundation Young Advisory Board