Administrators

Albert Hart, IV, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, CCP-P, CGCS

CEO

Bert Hart is responsible for the overall operations and strategic planning of Gastroenterology Associates and Louisiana Endoscopy Center, Inc. Bert brings a variety of health care experience to Digestive Health Center of Louisiana from clinical and corporate settings in large inpatient facility delivery systems to Third Party Administrator (TPA) medical management administration.

Graduate of the University of Phoenix, Loyola University-New Orleans and OLOL School of Nursing
Joined Gastroenterology Associates/LEC, Inc. in July, 1998
Currently Board certified in Nursing Administration, Healthcare Quality, Physician Practice Compliance and GI Coding
Current membership in SGNA, ANA, MGMA and Sigma Theta Tau

Prunie Gremillion, BSN, RN, CGRN, CPC, CGCS

Director, Revenue Management

Prunie is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the revenue and reimbursement processes for this organization. She was the first nurse certified in Gastroenterology Nursing in the State of Louisiana. Prunie is a certified coder and takes an active role in ICD-9 and CPT coding within the organization. Prunie is past officer of the Louisiana Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates.

Graduate of USL College of Nursing
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1978
Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing
Certified Professional Coder
Member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders
Recipient of the Gabriel Schindler Award for Excellence in GI Nursing 2002

Tammy Gremillion, BS, RN, CGRN, CGCS

ENDOSCOPY SERVICES COORDINATOR

As Coordinator of Endoscopy Services for Louisiana Endoscopy Center, Inc., Tammy is responsible for coordinating the daily activities, as well as the nursing & medical staff schedules of the center. She assists and works closely with the other management team members to maintain the standards of patient care. Tammy has served as President of the Louisiana Society of Gastroenterology Nurses.

Graduate of Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1990
Graduate of Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
Certified in Gastroenterology Nursing
Member of Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates

Laura Boothby, BSN, RN, CGRN

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Laura manages the Clinical Areas of Gastroenterology Associates. She is responsible for the overall coordination of the Nursing Staff, Laboratory Services, and Research Division.

Graduate of USL, College of Nursing
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2002
Member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

Darla Brown

OFFICE MANAGER

Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 1988. Darla manages the admission, reception and business functions of the Digestive Health Center of Louisiana. Darla’s responsibilities also include coordination of the Health Information Management process. Darla is directly responsible for the non-medical supply procurement and general physical plant management.

DeWanna Babin, PHR

Director, HUMAN RESOURCES

DeWanna coordinates the human resource functions of the organization. DeWanna is responsible for all processes related to the recruitment, employment and staff development processes. DeWanna is also responsible for the benefit coordination and administration for the employee group of Gastroenterology Associates and Louisiana Endoscopy Center, Inc.

Certified Professional in Human Resources
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2002
Completion of University of Phoenix Human Resource Management Program
Member of Society for Human Resource Management
Member of the Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management

Theresa LeVert, RN, CCP-P, ACLS

PI/QA COORDINATOR / PRIVACY OFFICER

Theresa coordinates all protected health information (PHI) releases in accordance with HIPAA and state guidelines. She facilitates all process improvement committees. Theresa aggregates and analyzes data collected through the PI/QA process and assists with development of process improvement plans. She instructs staff in CPR, ACLS, HIPAA, safety programs, and other continuing education in accordance with OSHA guidelines.

Attended LSU
Graduate of Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2000
Certified Physician Practice Compliance Professional
Member of American Medical Students Association
Certified BLS/ACLS Instructor
Member of Safety Council of Baton Rouge

Janet Holder, RN

INSURANCE/BILLING MANAGER

Janet is responsible for the Insurance and Billing Department of Digestive Health Center of Louisiana. This includes oversight of posting of all charges and revenue received, filing of insurance claims, follow-up on unpaid claims, billing of individuals, and appeals on denied claims.

Graduate of Druid City Hospital School Of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Chris Caire

O.N.E. WEIGH SYSTEM DIRECTOR/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Graduate of Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2006
Member of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO), The Obesity Society
Member of the Obesity Action Coalition
Member of the American Obesity Association

Chris works closely with the team to help develop successful educational programs that foster a positive learning environment for the overweight and obese population. In addition, he helps organize and develop marketing and educational materials for the center.

Michael Smith

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST / SUPPORT

Michael is responsible for all data management and integrity at Digestive Health Center of Louisiana. He is also responsible for maintenance of VOIP Network, security formats and processes within the organization.

Graduated from Baton Rouge School of Computers
Joined Gastroenterology Associates in 2003
12 years experience in software training, data integrity management, computer/network repair