About Us:

Julie (Heineman) Chawla, B.S., M.B.A.
julieh@certconsultants.com

Julie Heineman has worked in the healthcare industry for 16 years. She graduated from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, and completed additional coursework in Athletic Training at Madonna University. She also earned her Master’s in Business Administration from Michigan State University. Julie specializes in Medicare compliance of all types of healthcare facilities, and payer credentialing/ reimbursement. She has been working in this consulting role for over nine years. She is a member of the Michigan Home Health Association, and Health Care Compliance Association.

Julie also owns a social work staffing company, M.S.W. Consultants, Inc. Julie and her dedicated staff of social workers have been providing contractual Medical Social Work staffing to home health care agencies, rehab agencies, hospices, and more recently, Assisted Living Centers, with a network of over 25 social workers in over 125 agencies in the Detroit Metropolitan area. If you’re interested in finding out more about this service, please contact her directly at msw@certconsultants.com or (734) 658-8000. 

Paula Dunning, B.A., M.B.A.
paulad@certconsultants.com

Paula Dunning began her career in Human Resource Management and Accounting. She obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Wayne State University, where she also earned her Master’s in Business Administration. Paula brings a wealth of business knowledge to her interactions with healthcare providers, and also has a keen understanding of information technology systems. Additionally, Paula works with many types of medical practices on Medicare compliance issues. She is a member of the Michigan Home Health Association.

Stephanie Gwin, BHSA, CPhT
StephanieG@certconsultants.com

Stephanie Gwin began her career in the healthcare field and has a vast experience within many health care settings such as Hospital, Home Infusion, Homecare, and Outpatient Rehab. She has a wealth of knowledge in Healthcare Management and Human Resource Management. She obtained a Bachelor of Health Services Administration and continued her education by attending Villanova University in Professional Human Resource Management. She is also a member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Michigan Pharmacist Association/Michigan Society of Pharmacy Technicians (MPA/MSPT).