Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) Certification, 4/2015

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1 Leon Marcell Huddleston, M.D., J.D South Kedzie Avenue, Suite D Merrionette Park, Illinois Mobile: (312) Office: (708) / Fax: (708) leonmhuddleston@aol.com CREDENTIALS Admission to the Illinois State Bar 7/2013 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Board Certification 7/2006 to 12/2016 State of Illinois Medical License 7/2005 to 7/2017 EDUCATION/TRAINING Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) Certification, 9/2015 Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) Certification, 4/2015 American Health Lawyers Association Neutral, 5/2014 Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies Certificate in Mediation, 2/2014 DePaul University College of Law Juris Doctor, 5/2012 U.I.C. School of Public Health Public Health Studies (Health Policy & Administration), 8/2006 to 12/2006 Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital/University of Chicago Residency, 7/2002 to 6/2005 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Loyola University Medical Center General Surgery Internship, 7/2001 to 6/2002 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine, 5/2001 Chicago State University B.S. (Molecular Biology), 6/1997 EXPERIENCE Medline Industries, Inc. 6/2014 to present Consultant Contracted to assist Medline in the preparation of clinical posters reflecting clinical data accumulated by the use of Medline s products in wound management 1

2 and to perform data collection to support the same; present the clinical poster during selected wound care conferences. Healogics, Inc. 2/2014 to present Area Responsible for Resource calls for clinical/ administrative purposes Regional educational symposium participation and planning CME presentations Physician hotline correspondence Wound Center visits Calls with Development re: pipeline, updates, key MD contact information. Development presentation (including travel) Interviews and selection process for LMD/ panel Coordinate physician selection with hospital partner/ implementations/ regional team Payer education presentations Implementation training for LMD/panel Presence St. Joseph Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine 10/2010 to present Responsible for implementing the full spectrum of care in the management of chronic and acute wounds in the hospital s wound care and hyperbaric medicine center. Work with attending physicians and staff to ensure best wound care outcomes while informally supervising staff members Huddleston Medical Services, S.C. 3/2007 to present Practice Manager (Physician) Full accountability for all daily operations of a private medical practice for the rehabilitation as well as medical and interventional management of patients with acute and chronic pain syndromes. Performs credible and unbiased independent medical examinations, medical record, utilization, disability, and workers compensation reviews along with expert testimony for local and national companies including: Claims Eval, Inc. ExamWorks, Inc. INSPE Associates, Inc. Medical Consultants Network, LLC. Medical Evaluation Specialists, Inc. Veterans Evaluation Services Divine Providence Home Health Services 6/2007 to 4/2010 Oversaw and directed all medical programs for a Medicare certified home health agency recognized as a leader in quality of care. Developed and implemented policies and procedures, coordinated care planning and participated in marketing, quality assurance, and patient relations. 2

3 Collaborated with physicians to achieve short and long-range goals for staff development and programs to enhance patient quality of life. Advocate South Suburban Hospital 8/2009 to Present Attending Physician Responsible for implementing a full spectrum of care in the management of chronic and acute wounds in the hospital s wound and hyperbaric medicine center. Rehab Associates of Chicago 6/2006 to 1/2012 Assistant Attending Physician Rush University Medical Center Rush Oak Park Hospital Provided rehabilitation and medical management similar to position described above (Schwab). Instructed resident-physicians in the principles and practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Responsible for providing wound care services at Rush Oak Park Hospital. Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital 7/2005 to 10/2010 Attending Physician Responsible for the rehabilitation and medical management of patients with loss of function due to stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and various traumas. Instructed resident physicians in the core principles of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Health Benefits Pain Management 7/2005 to 2/2007 Provided leadership and direction for all medical programs at a practice for nonsurgical spine care, EMGs, peripheral joint injections (including arthrography) and medical pain management. Defined performance standards and measurements to improve care plan development, implementation and service delivery. Directly managed care for patients with acute and chronic pain secondary to a variety of musculoskeletal and nerve injuries. Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital 7/2002 to 6/2005 Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Directed and coordinated inpatient care and outpatient management while guiding patients through the system of care to ensure safe discharge. Gained experience with patients of multiple socio-economic backgrounds in various aspects of neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine and amputee care. Specialized in the diagnosis, treatment and medical management of patients with various pain syndromes at the University of Chicago Pain Clinic and Health Benefits Pain Management Clinic. Worked with a high number of patients with minor, acute trauma along with treatment of emergent medical issues. Participated in 200-plus EMGs at Schwab, Northwestern Hospital, Midwest Orthopedic Consultants and Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery & Neurosciences. MILITARY SERVICE 9/1988 to 6/1992 United States Marine Corps 3

4 Honorable Discharge - Lance Corporal Completion of Communication Center Operator Course Letter of Appreciation Completion of Field Wire Course Certificate of Good Conduct Certificate of Commendation Combat Action Ribbon National Defense Service Medal Kuwait Liberation Medal Southeast Asia Service Medal LECTURES Cervical & Lumbar Radioculopathy 2/2009 Pain Management in the Elderly 1/2008 Fall Prevention in the Elderly 12/2007 Diagnosis & Non-Surgical Treatment of Common Neuropathies 11/2007 Breast Cancer 10/2007 Best Infection Control Practices 8/2007 Diabetes Mellitus 7/2007 Hereditary Motor Neuron Diseases 6/2006 RESEARCH Research Assistant in Molecular Genetics Chicago State University ( ) Worked with Dr. Mark Erhart on the t-complex located on mouse Chromosome17, which is related to the Human Major Histocompatibility Complex II, to understand how the t-complex is inherited in mice which would help to determine how the MHC II is transmitted in humans. Platform Speaker Board of Governors 7th Annual Student Research Conference (1996) Presentation: Possible Transcription of Presumptive Anonymous DNA Sequence in the Mouse Platform Speaker 7th Annual Argonne Symposium (1996) Presentation: A Proposed Mechanism of the Splicing of the Mouse Alpha A Crystalline Gene Presenter National Conference of Undergraduate Research (1995) Presentation: The Effects of Rat Muscle Hypertrophy on Cellular RNA Levels POSTERS Huddleston, L; Montoya, L: The Use of a Hyaluronic Acid Based Skin Substitute in the Management of Extremely Recalcitrant Wounds. Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Fall Huddleston, L; Mercurio,K; Cohen,R: Unexpected Diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease in a 14 year-old with a Traumatic Heel Fracture. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, November PUBLICATIONS The Medicare Recovery Audit Program: Top strategies to overcome a backdoor attempt to save the Medicare Trust Fund, Chicago Medicine, December 2012 pp

5 AFFILIATIONS Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Health Lawyers Association Leadership Development Program, Health Information Technology Practice Group ( ) American Bar Association Chicago Bar Association Chicago Medical Society Cook County Bar Association Fellow Illinois Bar Foundation Illinois State Bar Association Military Affairs Committee, Health Care Section Council ( ) Illinois State Medical Society Medical Legal Council ( ) Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys HOSPITALS Advocate South Suburban Hospital Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL - Medical Records Committee - Bylaws Committee Rush University Medical Center Faculty Appointment AWARDS Fellow Future Leaders in Minority Health Fellowship Program Charles Gavin Memorial Scholar Most Outstanding Graduate Student August Myrolie Student Research Award Cancer Federation Scholarship Robert Jarrett Memorial Scholar DePaul University College of Law Merit Scholarship. 5