Melissa Scott

Melissa Scott heads a prominent team of Healthcare Consultants who focus on disputes, investigations, and regulatory compliance. Her extensive clientele includes provider organizations, payers, and law firms, highlighting her versatile and comprehensive approach to the healthcare sector.

Melissa has cultivated a broad spectrum of experience over her career, making her a sought-after leader in healthcare litigation, forensic analytics/investigations, revenue cycle, provider/payer reimbursement disputes, monitorships, and government-mandated claims and transactional reviews. Her multifaceted skills ensure that her clients receive thorough and astute guidance tailored to their specific needs.

As an expert witness in the healthcare revenue cycle, including coding, billing, and regulatory compliance, Melissa has testified at trials and depositions. Her ability to provide clear, concise, and authoritative testimony has made her an invaluable asset in legal proceedings. Additionally, she participates in private arbitration and mediation matters, assisting clients with critical corporate decision-making processes.

Prior to consulting, Melissa held senior positions at Oregon Health Science University, Kaiser Permanente, and St. Luke's Health System. Her healthcare operations experience spans over 25 years.

Melissa Scott's dedication to the field extends beyond her consulting work. She has served as faculty for the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) agents. In these roles, she has provided CEU-approved training for the Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) credential, in collaboration with the National Healthcare Antifraud Association and Americas Health Insurance Plans' Fraud, Waste & Abuse work groups. Her contributions to the education of these agents underscore her leadership and the high regard in which she is held by her peers.