Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors is a results-oriented consulting team, working one-on-one to provide services targeted to the specific needs of each client. With diverse professional backgrounds, our advisors bring years of experience to deliver a distinct perspective, a dynamic approach, and clear results.
Our Consulting Team
Cathy Zito
CPA, FHFMA, CPC
Founder & CEO
Cathy founded Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC in 2013. With over 30 years of experience working in financial analysis, budgeting, process improvement, medical billing, and physician practice management, Cathy created a company unlike the rest to provide a personalized approach to business and change. She is an active member and fellow of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), a past regional executive and president of the HFMA Maryland Chapter, a certified public accountant (CPA), a certified professional coder (CPC) and has obtained a Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare Certificate of Achievement from Villanova University. Passionate about her work, Cathy continues to expand services to match the needs of her clients.
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Cathy Zito
CPA, FHFMA, CPC
Founder & CEO
Cathy Zito
CPA, FHFMA, CPC
Founder & CEO
Cathy founded Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC in 2013. With over 30 years of experience working in financial analysis, budgeting, process improvement, medical billing, and physician practice management, Cathy created a company unlike the rest to provide a personalized approach to business and change. She is an active member and fellow of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), a past regional executive and president of the HFMA Maryland Chapter, a certified public accountant (CPA), a certified professional coder (CPC) and has obtained a Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare Certificate of Achievement from Villanova University. Passionate about her work, Cathy continues to expand services to match the needs of her clients.
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Luke Bengel
CHFP
Consulting Manager
Luke is a manager at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors as part of the management consulting and fee negotiating team. He is an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Prior to joining Lighthouse, Luke worked as a data analyst at one of the top health systems in the state of Maryland where he specialized in HSCRC policy and quality reporting. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a double major in business, organizations, and society and German.
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Luke Bengel, CHFP
Director of Consulting & Operations
Luke Bengel
CHFP
Director of Consulting & Operations
Luke is the Director of Consulting and Operations at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors leading the management consulting and fee negotiating teams. Luke has over five years of industry experience with focus on data analytics, value-based reimbursement and contracting, healthcare management consulting and operations. He is an active member of HFMA. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Luke worked as a data analyst at one of the top health systems in the state of Maryland where he specialized in HSCRC policy and quality reporting.
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Meera Mohanakrishnan
CPC, COC, CPC-P, CRC, CCS, CDEO, CPC-I, CDIP, PAHM
Director of Coding, Compliance, and Education
Meera has achieved numerous coding certifications, a master’s in biochemistry, and a certification in artificial intelligence and machine learning from the University of California, Berkeley. With expertise in risk adjustment coding and quality operations, the LHA team is excited to have her expertise as we continue to expand our HCC services. Meera will assist us as we offer both retrospective and prospective risk adjustment coding services as well as focused training for providers on documentation improvement.
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Meera Mohanakrishnan
CPC, COC, CPC-P, CRC, CCS, CDEO, CPC-I, CDIP, PAHM
Director of Coding, Compliance, & Education
Meera Mohanakrishnan
CPC, COC, CPC-P, CRC, CCS, CDEO, CPC-I, CDIP, PAHM
Director of Coding, Compliance, and Education
Meera has achieved numerous coding certifications, a master’s in biochemistry, and a certification in artificial intelligence and machine learning from the University of California, Berkeley. With expertise in risk adjustment coding and quality operations, the LHA team is excited to have her expertise as we continue to expand our HCC services. Meera will assist us as we offer both retrospective and prospective risk adjustment coding services as well as focused training for providers on documentation improvement.
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Lauren Gerber
Client Relation Manager
As the client relationship manager at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, Lauren is excited to meet with clients and potential clients alike to understand the needs of an organization and suggest how to best create a solution. Lauren started her business development career immediately after graduating summa cum laude from Stevenson University. Originally employed by a Fortune 500 payroll company, she switched her focus to healthcare. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Lauren worked for a revenue cycle management company with a concentration in medical billing and credentialing. She is an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).
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Lauren Gerber
Client Relation Manager
Lauren Gerber
Client Relation Manager
As the client relationship manager at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, Lauren is excited to meet with clients and potential clients alike to understand the needs of an organization and suggest how to best create a solution. Lauren started her business development career immediately after graduating summa cum laude from Stevenson University. Originally employed by a Fortune 500 payroll company, she switched her focus to healthcare. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Lauren worked for a revenue cycle management company with a concentration in medical billing and credentialing. She is an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).
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Susan Tomasi, CPC, CPMA
Coding Auditor and Physician Educator
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Susan Tomasi, CPC, CPMA
Coding Auditor and Physician Educator
Susan Tomasi, CPC, CPMA
Coding Auditor and Physician Educator
As the Coding Auditor and Physician Educator, Susan looks forward to interacting with our Lighthouse clients and providing process improvement strategies and education in this ever-evolving world of Healthcare. As both a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Medical Auditor, she has over 28 years of experience in the Medical Administrative Field. She has gained extensive knowledge of the various specialty groups having worked at the University of Vermont Medical Center and numerous private practices and is a current member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
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Dan Marano
CHFP
Senior Associate
Dan is a senior associate at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors as a member of the management consulting and fee negotiating team. Dan is experienced in performance improvement, population health, and community health needs assessments. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Dan contributed to community health for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as well as population health, quality improvement, and food and nutrition for Cooper University Health Care. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a major in public health and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
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Dan Marano, CHFP
Consulting Manager
Dan Marano
CHFP
Senior Associate
Dan is a senior associate at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors as a member of the management consulting and fee negotiating team. Dan is experienced in performance improvement, population health, and community health needs assessments. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Dan contributed to community health for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as well as population health, quality improvement, and food and nutrition for Cooper University Health Care. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a major in public health and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
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Nicole Copeland
Senior Associate
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Nicole Copeland, CHFP
Senior Associate
Nicole Copeland
Senior Associate
Nicole is a Senior Associate at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors as a member of the management consulting team. She began working with us right after graduating from Towson University with Cum Laude honors. Nicole majored in Healthcare Management with a minor in Business and is an active member in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). She is excited to help serve our clients and begin her career at LHA.
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Trevor Ennis
Analyst
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Trevor Ennis
Analyst
Trevor Ennis
Analyst
Trevor works as an Analyst here at Lighthouse. In the Spring of 2021, Trevor interned with Lighthouse as part of his course work at Towson University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management with a minor in Business Administration. Trevor is certified in Microsoft Excel and eager to learn new programs as he continues to grow as an Analyst on our team.
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Jhana Williams
Project Coordinator
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Jhana Williams
Project Coordinator
Jhana Williams
Project Coordinator
Jhana works as a project-coordinator here at Lighthouse. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College, where she graduated in Spring 2021. She is thrilled to begin her career at LHA and further her education in healthcare management.
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Emilie Todd
Associate
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Emilie Todd
Associate
Emilie Todd
Associate
Emilie works as an Associate at Lighthouse as a member of our consulting team. She interned with us in the Fall of 2021 from Towson University. Emilie graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and a minor in Business Administration. She is excited to begin her career and continue her education in healthcare management
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Find out how Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors can help you streamline processes, increase revenue, and expand your offerings. Our consulting team has the experience you need for the results you want. Reach out today at 410.252.0804 to get started.