• CEO

    Michael founded Claims Eval in 2004 after serving as a Physician Reviewer for multiple URA/IRO companies as a Chiropractor. His vision of compiling like-minded physicians to provide timely, quality results for his clients by utilizing evidence-based guidelines that were just beginning to be utilized in the URA process served as the “backbone” of Claims Eval. It was also important to Michael to provide clients with fully customizable solutions based upon their business needs.

    Early in the life of Claims Eval, Michael had a vision to continue to expand the footprint within the Physician Review space by focusing on the functions that were most relevant: quality, timely responses and evidence-based decisions that would hold up if the case were to become litigated. As part of that plan, Michael developed Claims Eval proprietary software platform to engage UR professionals to assist in developing a program for growth and success.

    Michael is a champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and brings this to the market and his team through DEI initiatives. He felt that it was instrumental to register Claims Eval into the National Gay and Lesbians Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) to further his support of DEI. Michael was recently appointed as Chairperson of Community Engagement with the Rainbow Risk Alliance.

    In addition to being the visionary and leader of Claims Eval, he is an engaged community leader and an executive speaker on DEI issues.

  • COO

    Karen “Kat” Atkins has spent the last 20 years in the Managed Care Industry serving in leadership and operational roles. Her experience covers all aspects of the managed care and healthcare spectrum including, but not limited to Workers’ Compensation, Liability, Disability and Group Health. She is known for her track record in delivering quality and outcome-oriented results, as well as developing clinical programs and new product initiatives. Throughout her career she has held positions of increasing responsibility as she shapes the organization through her leadership and industry expertise.

    Prior to joining Claims Eval, Kat served as the COO for ten years with Unimed/Mitchell/Enlyte. She joined Claims Eval in 2019 as their COO and continues to serve in this capacity today while continuing to grow the company’s services and client base.

  • CRO

    Charley is a multi-talented managed care professional who has been with Claims Eval since its inception in 2004. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Charley used his past occupational experiences with business and financial acumen to serve in various executive roles within the Claims Eval organization. He has been instrumental in developing the organization’s proprietary software platform (CERTS) and establishing operational processes to ensure timely, quality products were returned to each client.

    Charley currently serves as the CRO and is responsible for sales, account management and marketing. He has an unwavering commitment to the quality and integrity that represents Claims Eval’s brand both internally and externally which is recognized by clients and staff alike. Charley’s contributions to the organization have ignited the growth that the organization has experienced and continues to experience today.

  • Dr. Adam Richardson has served in the role of Director of Physician Services with Claims Eval, Inc. for ten years. In this role, he is a key component in supporting the overall operations, as well as supporting the physician reviewers to ensure they are aware of URAC, state guidelines, and compliance updates. Dr. Richardson is well known and respected within the managed care industry. Prior to joining Claims Eval, Dr. Richardson served in a similar role with Forte, which eventually became WellComp. His main focus is in ensuring that the physician reviewers are trained within the managed care space, but also to ensure Claims Eval provides a defensible review, bringing quality, compliance and timeliness to the overall program.

    Dr. Richardson’s training and practice as a Podiatrist afforded him the access to managed care processes, the compliance arena and evidence-based guidelines which has allowed him to grow into his current role. Dr. Richardson has been a licensed physician since 1992 and is an extremely respected physician within the managed care space.