Sam Phillips

Background

About Sam Phillips

Sam is a principal with WPHC and has over 25 years of experience focused solely on post-acute healthcare and senior living. His clients include operators that range in size from small rural providers to national multi-facility chains. He has been instrumental in the planning, developing, and coordinating many engagements. Sam has assisted many providers in obtaining both initial and refinancing of their facilities and has provided consultation services related to multiple sales and transfers of facilities. He has effectively represented a large number of Medicare and Medicaid long-term care providers in cost reimbursement issues, both on the informal and formal appeal levels. Sam is very knowledgeable in preparing and reviewing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports. He is also experienced in Virginia Health Information Rate Review filings, cost analysis, Certificate of Public Need applications, and optimizing third-party reimbursement. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Virginia Health Care Association | Virginia Center for Assisted Living (VHCAVCAL) and Virginia Health Information (VHI), where he also serves as treasurer. Walker-Phillips Healthcare Consulting We are a healthcare consulting and certified public accounting firm specializing in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and related services to long-term care facilities in Virginia. We serve as advisors to our clients in regulatory interpretation and completion, review and submission of cost reports, and Medicaid Case-Mix Index (CMI) management services. We stay informed and advise our clients on how changes in the long-term care regulatory and business environment will impact their reimbursement. Our team currently serves on the board of directors for the Virginia Healthcare Association | Virginia Center for Assisted Living (VHCAVCAL) and Virginia Health Information (VHI). WPHC is constantly tuned into and involved in the changing legislative environments shaping the Medicaid nursing home reimbursement program. We work for fairer reimbursement while assisting our clients in appropriately optimizing their reimbursement. Our firm has been heavily involved with many of the nursing home reimbursement changes occurring in Virginia over the last several decades.