Dr. Connell has twenty (20) years of experience in higher education, content development, healthcare operations, revenue cycle, physician education, clinical documentation integrity, clinical research, and regulatory compliance. While he holds a doctorate in health science specializing in telehealth, a master's of law in health law and compliance, a graduate certificate in clinical anatomy and neuroscience, and a bachelor's in health studies (pre-medicine), he is enrolled in another doctoral program in integrative health. Research Interest: The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Regulating Microglial Activation in Neuroinflammatory Signaling. Dr. Connell has worked in various healthcare settings (e.g., health insurers, hospitals, vendor relations, etc.), focusing on physician education, clinical documentation integrity, and fraud detection. Lastly, he holds six (6) industry credentials from associations such as the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). As a perpetual student, I can relate to how busy it is to work full-time, balance schedules, and make time for friends and family. I will always support you, so know you can contact me at anytime. Holds the following industry certifications: • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) • CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) • CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) • CPC-I (Certified Professional Coder-Instructor) • CPCO (Certified Professional Compliance Officer) • CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert - Outpatient) Membership Affiliation: • American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) • American Association for Anatomy (AAA) • American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) • Society for Craniofacial Genetics & Developmental Biology (SCGDB)