Conference Speakers

Dr. Jose I. Delgado is the CEO and President of Taino Consultants, a healthcare consulting company assisting healthcare professionals and organizations for over 20 years.  Dr. Delgado has received many accolades throughout his civilian career that places him as one of the most experienced and versatile Health Care Executives in the World.

During his professional career, he has worked for multiple hospitals, primary and specialty practices and several healthcare businesses and organizations (billing companies, ambulatory surgical centers, biomedical labs, research companies, etc.).  As an entrepreneur and business professional, he has also owned various clinics, rehab and community mental health centers, information technology (IT) companies, and Management Service Organizations (MSOs).

Dr. Delgado’s IT’s experience started over 40 years ago as a programmer using machine language coding.  He also spent five years in the Air Force Space and Missile program and had the opportunity to work with Hughes Aircraft as part of the team developing the United States’ Star Wars program.  His IT experience continued in the private world, where under one of his own companies, he developed a document management system (DMS) that evolved into an electronic health record system.  One of the peculiarities of this system is the security protocols which were developed based on the Navy’s guidelines for handling electronic top-secret documentation.  The system was developed with enough versatility that the same could be adapted to vertical lines of businesses with minimum modifications.

Dr. Delgado’s performance in the Air Force led to his selection to create the contracting arm of the Air Forces’ Latin American territory, better known as USSOUTHAF.  As the Air Force’s Director of contract in Latin America, Dr. Delgado was directly responsible for logistics, contingencies and special programs in a territory encompassing 25% of the World; secondary responsibility for the rest of the world.  On a daily basis, he handled programs worth millions of dollars in multiple countries. He also coordinated the logistics to build clinics and support operations in remote areas of the world.

His grasp of the current healthcare compliance requirements in the United States led him to create the protocols and content (policies, forms, schedule of events and training) of EPI’s Compliance system. He also developed a HIPAA Security Officer Certification program, a HIPAA Security Business Certification program and a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment template for Covered Entities and Business Associates. Dr. Delgado’s HITECH knowledge and experience has made him the “go to” person for cases involving Healthcare Providers and Organizations. Dr. Delgado’s fearless attitude and commitment to his clients has resulted in elevation and resolution of cases at the Medicare’s offices in Washington level.  In each case, Dr. Delgado was able to obtain a decision in favor of his clients.

Under the banner of Taino Consultants, Dr. Delgado has assisted with the opening of multiple health care businesses. Dr. Delgado’s teams also assist with efficiencies, compliance, marketing, operations, licensing and certification of healthcare businesses and professionals.  Under Dr. Delgado’s leadership, Taino Consultants Inc. was certified as a Minority Veteran owned Federal contractor. The significance of these certifications cannot be overlooked, as the same has resulted in Taino Consultants and Dr. Delgado being a go-to resource for Federal Organizations such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the United States Veteran of Department Affairs.

In her counsel to corporate and health care companies, Samantha Prokop serves as an advisor to clients establishing new businesses, executing mergers and acquisitions, and navigating business disputes and break-ups. Sam has served as a risk manager and general counsel for a multi-location hospital system.

Through her-range of experience, Sam aims to help her clients remove barriers to develop practical, workable solutions to their complex problems, addressing immediate issues while developing long-term strategies for growth.

Dr. Lora L. Brown is among the first state-approved medical marijuana physicians in Florida who can recommend medical cannabis for patients suffering from symptoms related to debilitating medical conditions such as: multiple sclerosis, ALS, PTSD, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, AIDS and HIV, severe muscle spasms, seizures/epilepsy and cancer.

When used correctly with proper dosing, medical marijuana is safe and can be effective for patients of all ages.

Dr. Brown has a respected 17-year background in the field of interventional pain medicine. During her career, she has seen the ravaging effects of opioid medication abuse in Florida. She was a vocal proponent for regulations to curb abuse. She has served on the Florida governor’s Drug Policy Advisory Council. She was the medical director of the non-profit educational campaign called WAKE UP!, which focused on educating teens and communities about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

Dr. Brown is excited to be able to offer medical cannabis to her patients. She studies the medical and political history associated with its use and strongly believes in medical cannabis as a safe and potentially effective tool for many of her patients.

Dr. Brown is passionate about learning. The field of medical cannabis and endocannabinoid research is rapidly evolving. Dr. Brown remains at the forefront by attending several scientific seminars every year and reading-related clinical journals weekly.

Mr. McNeff is the CEO of Legally Mine. In addition to running his own businesses for the last 20 years, he has served as the Senior Vice President of one of the Nation’s largest financial services company for 15 years. He is a published author with one book and many magazine and newspaper articles. He has been married for 38 years, is the father of 8 children and grandfather to 16 so far.
Mr. McNeff has conducted hundreds of seminars and is responsible for helping thousands of people protect their assets and reduce their tax liability.

Rosana Rodriguez, DPM, CWSP, is board certified by the American Academy of Wound Management and by the American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board in prevention and treatment of diabetic foot wounds. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, and her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Rodriguez completed a rotating podiatric residency at Columbia University General Hospital in Seminole. FL, and a residency in podiatric surgery at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, FL. She has been providing podiatric services since 1998.

Jose A. Delgado has a wealth of experience in business development, growth and management. For the last 17 years, Mr. Delgado has focused his experience in the hospitality, healthcare and finance industries. Jose possesses a natural love for debate, entrepreneurship, and a desire to innovate the healthcare and financial industries.

In the hospitality industry, Mr. Delgado learned the importance of various facets of business that can be easily overlooked in small to medium sized businesses from customer care/experience, human resources, business management, business culture, marketing and branding.

From healthcare, Mr. Delgado learned how systems could be absolutely crucial to running an effective business; but seeing its natural extreme implemented industry-wide in group think and abject fear in implementing best practices from other industries. Mr. Delgado also set out to help the healthcare providers understand the plethora of federal and state regulations that dictate how business can be run. And as every new year has brought more bureaucracy and regulation to the healthcare industry, Jose continues to seek innovation and freedom for providers to run their businesses more effectively, with more opportunity and with more profitability.

As a Director with the PHP Agency, Inc., Jose A. Delgado leverages the products and services to assist the community of North Florida to understand how money and finance works. Mr. Delgado specializes in protecting familial assets, preparing people for Long Term Care services and legacy planning through the use of financial products.

Peter Beltran, President/CEO of NeuroMed, has a 30-year successful career in the field of electromedicine. Mr. Beltran is the founder and developer of the most advanced High Definition frequency generator (HDfg)™, known as Electroanalgesia. This medical technology is used by physician’s in treating chronic and acute pain patients by delivering a high frequency and high energy signal directly to the affected areas.

According to Mr. Beltran, “It is an honor, a privilege, and a duty to have a purpose that calls us to help improve people’s lives. Each year, our work changes lives. Thousands have benefited from our advanced pain management system, but we know there are millions more who need this technology as well.”

Dr. Goyenechea holds a medical doctor degree. She founded STAT Medical Office Services in 1997 and has since been a hands-on CEO with 23 years experience in Medical Billing and Management. Her experience and insight into the medical world allows her to develop a unique and practical approach to serve her clients’ needs. With her medical background, she understands the unique challenges that today’s health care providers face.

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Dr. Jonathan Walker has been practicing in Ocala since 2008 and is proud to focus on the treatment of auto accident injuries, peripheral neuropathy, disc injuries, and knee pain.

In 2009 he founded the first multidisciplinary clinic in Marion County where chiropractors and medical physicians worked together under one roof. Dr. Walker is a graduate of the University of Florida as well as Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida and has completed extensive post-graduate training in the field of whiplash, car accident injuries, ligament trauma, and traumatic brain injury.

Jonathan Ovitt has over twenty years of business operational experience with developing and managing corporate functional areas within Finance, Supply Chain, and General Management for Consumer Product and Medical Device Companies.

Most recently he launched and oversees the business unit TD Health, LLC a leader in direct-to-consumer sales of diabetic testing and other medical supplies.  Offering products via various websites and marketplaces and working directly with businesses to provide their members and customers mail order diabetic testing and medical supplies.

In his spare time, he is very active with fitness and participates in various obstacle course races such as Savage and Spartan where he has achieved two trifectas and working towards more.

Dr. Yesenia Justiniano is a wound care & Hyperbaric medicine specialist. She has over 10 years’ experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine and was the founding physician and medical director of several hyperbaric medicine programs in Puerto Rico. Dr. Justiniano’s expertise has been recognized by several organizations and businesses that utilized her knowledge and expertise as a professional speaker on behalf of her organizations.

Dr. Justiniano has also worked as a medical director for multiple organizations. She had led teams of wound care specialists and created protocols that to this date continued to be used by these organizations. Personalized treatment plans created under her supervision offered options that included wound dressings, debridement, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cellular products, topical growth factors, edema management, and non-invasive vascular assessments.

Dr. Justiniano’s presentations include but are not limited to:

1.      Las Maravillas del Oxígeno – Viva Mayagüez Magazine Año 3 Vol. 2

2.      Las Maravillas del Oxígeno – Buena Vida Magazine , June 2010

3.      El Oxígeno Hiperbárico y Nuestros Deportista – Buena Vida Magazine , July 2010

4.      De Vuelta a la Escuela… Nuevos Retos y Nuevas Soluciones – Buena Vida Magazine, August 2010

5.      Abracadabra… Cirugía sin Bisturí – Buena Vida, September 2010

6.      En guerra contra las ulceras – Periódico Plenitud Dorada, September 2010

7.      Ganándole al dolor… de frente a los efectos de la radiación – Buena Vida Magazine, October 2010

8.      Porque no solo de pan vive el hombre… – Buena Vida Magazine, November 2010

9.      Oxigenación Hiperbárica “magia” después del bisturí – Contorno Magazine, April 2013

Dr. Justiniano received her medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  She has multiple certifications in Wound Care, Wound Healing, and Hyperbaric Medicine. She completed her wound care internship at the Imperial Pointe Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Jose Vazquez Tanus is a board-certified graduate from San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Is a fellowship-trained in Internal
Medicine, Invasive, Non-Invasive & Preventive Cardiology, from Saint Lukes Epicospal & Damas Cardiovascular training program with additional training in Heart Failure from Oshner Clinic, and certified clinical research professional. Dr. Vazquez Tanus is an Associate Professor of Medicine for the Ponce School of Medicine.

Is the founder of Research & Cardiovascular Center and Cardiometabolic Research Center in Ponce Puerto Rico, both dedicated clinical research centers with over 20 years experience as principal investigator in multiple clinical trials in Diabetes Mellitus, Atrial Fibrillation, Vitamin D, Angina, Heart Failure, Arterial Hypertension, Testosterone Optimization Therapy, Endocrine Diseases among others, with different pharmaceutical companies and universities within the United States and Puerto Rico. Also collaborating in writing and implementing clinical research protocols for INH.

Dr. Vazquez Tanus is a recognized National Leader for landmark multi-center clinical trials and recognized national and international speaker; was officially appointed National Leader for the multicenter clinical trial Vericiguat Global Study in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (VICTORIA).

Dr. Vazquez Tanus completed the advanced fellowship in Anti Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine, and fellowship training in Sports Medicine is certified in advanced IV Nutrition Therapies, and Stem Cells Therapies, also expert in Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and certified BioTE physician.

Dr. Vazquez Tanus also completed full training in Clinical Homeopathy by the C.E.D.H. in France. Actually with two successful practices in Ponce PR and Doral Florida

Jorge L. Narvaez a former Medicare auditor of Hospitals in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (1987 -1993) as well as a former Medicare Auditor for Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities and ESRDs (exception requests) in the State of Florida (1993 – 1996) has vast experience with Medicare enrollment matters for all type of providers/facilities.

He was the Chief Operating Officer of a Medicare cost report consulting firm from 1996 to 2000.  Jorge is currently the President & CEO of Healthcare Compliance and Networking, Inc based in Jacksonville, Florida since 2000 and is a firm that specializes in Medicare compliance programs and billing for the outpatient rehabilitation providers.  Jorge has also been part owner on outpatient rehabilitation providers (including mental health).  His experience & exposure to different aspects of healthcare as a former Medicare auditor, as a former owner of healthcare providers and as a third-party biller/consultant has gained him respect in the provider community especially with Rehab Clinics (including therapists in independent practices).

His sense of entrepreneurship has allowed him to be in business for close to 24 years assisting different providers (in different states) with Medicare enrollment matters as well as specialized billing for outpatient rehabilitation facilities. Jorge always strives for efficiency and effectiveness of operations and is always assisting clients to reach their goals following those elements, always understanding that technology is a big part of it.  Among Jorge’s motto, there is “don’t ever try to sell something you won’t buy”, gaining him a reputation of a fair and legitimate team player when adding his organization as part of a Provider’s operational team.

More information on Dr. Lahtela to come… stay tuned!

More information on Ms. Gonzalez to come… stay tuned!

Stay tuned for more information on Dr. Romero…coming soon!

More information to come on Mr. George Kastroulis…coming soon!