Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors is a results-oriented consulting team, working one-on-one to provide services targeted to the specific needs of each client. With diverse professional backgrounds, our advisors bring years of experience to deliver a distinct perspective, a dynamic approach, and clear results.
Our Consulting Team
Hemant Apte
(MBA)
Chief Executive Officer
Hemant Apte, Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC, a 3Gen Consulting Company, is a seasoned executive leader with deep domain expertise in US healthcare management practices. He has over 32 years of experience in the healthcare field out of which 15 years have been in running and consulting several mid-to-large medical practices/clinics across specialties.
Since then, in heading 3Gen Consulting, he has established himself as a leader in the industry. He is instrumental in providing thought leadership to his clients and providing services and solutions that are unique in the market. The rare combination, of having worked for healthcare organizations, along with his expertise on the back-end processes and delivery issues of outsourcing, gives him the leverage to immediately understand and resolve critical issues for clients. He has implemented several best practices within the company, that clients, within a very short period find valuable not just in terms of return on investments but also in production and quality processes.
Having done his Master of Business Administration and a Diploma in Management Information Systems from the US, Hemant has a strong educational background and thrives on taking new challenges and providing promising solutions to ensure complete client satisfaction.
Close
Hemant Apte
MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Hemant Apte, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Hemant Apte, Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC, a 3Gen Consulting Company, is a seasoned executive leader with deep domain expertise in US healthcare management practices. He has over 32 years of experience in the healthcare field out of which 15 years have been in running and consulting several mid-to-large medical practices/clinics across specialties.
Since then, in heading 3Gen Consulting, he has established himself as a leader in the industry. He is instrumental in providing thought leadership to his clients and providing services and solutions that are unique in the market. The rare combination, of having worked for healthcare organizations, along with his expertise on the back-end processes and delivery issues of outsourcing, gives him the leverage to immediately understand and resolve critical issues for clients. He has implemented several best practices within the company, that clients, within a very short period find valuable not just in terms of return on investments but also in production and quality processes.
Having done his Master of Business Administration and a Diploma in Management Information Systems from the US, Hemant has a strong educational background and thrives on taking new challenges and providing promising solutions to ensure complete client satisfaction.
Close
Cathy Zito
CPA, FHFMA, CPC
Chief Operating Officer
Cathy founded Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC (now a 3Gen Consulting company) in 2013. With over 30 years of experience working in financial analysis, budgeting, process improvement, medical billing, and physician practice management, Cathy created a company unlike the rest to provide a personalized approach to business and change.
She is an active member and fellow of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), a past regional executive and president of the HFMA Maryland Chapter, a certified public accountant (CPA), a certified professional coder (CPC) and has obtained a Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare Certificate of Achievement from Villanova University. Passionate about her work, Cathy continues to expand services to match the needs of her clients.
Close
Cathy Zito
CPA, FHFMA, CPC
Chief Operating Officer
Cathy Zito
CPA, FHFMA, CPC
Chief Operating Officer
Cathy founded Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC (now a 3Gen Consulting company) in 2013. With over 30 years of experience working in financial analysis, budgeting, process improvement, medical billing, and physician practice management, Cathy created a company unlike the rest to provide a personalized approach to business and change.
She is an active member and fellow of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), a past regional executive and president of the HFMA Maryland Chapter, a certified public accountant (CPA), a certified professional coder (CPC) and has obtained a Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare Certificate of Achievement from Villanova University. Passionate about her work, Cathy continues to expand services to match the needs of her clients.
Close
Sharon Long
Vice President – Client Success
Sharon brings over 20 years of healthcare revenue cycle management experience, specifically developing and implementing value-added programs & services to healthcare providers across the US. As an active and knowledgeable healthcare revenue cycle professional, Sharon provides leadership and a keen understanding of the latest tools and operational efficiencies that healthcare providers are looking for in the improvement of their revenue cycle and business-office practices.
Sharon is currently an active member of the North Carolina Financial Management Association, the AAHAM (American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management), the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) and the Virginia Healthcare Financial Management Association, where she received the prestigious Yerger Award for her overall contributions in 2005.
Close
Sharon Roseberry
Long
Vice President – Client Success
Sharon Long
Vice President – Client Success
Sharon brings over 20 years of healthcare revenue cycle management experience, specifically developing and implementing value-added programs & services to healthcare providers across the US. As an active and knowledgeable healthcare revenue cycle professional, Sharon provides leadership and a keen understanding of the latest tools and operational efficiencies that healthcare providers are looking for in the improvement of their revenue cycle and business-office practices.
Sharon is currently an active member of the North Carolina Financial Management Association, the AAHAM (American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management), the MGMA (Medical Group Management Association) and the Virginia Healthcare Financial Management Association, where she received the prestigious Yerger Award for her overall contributions in 2005.
Close
Susan Tomasi, CPC, CPMA, CDEO
Coding, Audits & Education Manager
As the Manager of Coding, Audits, and Education, Susan looks forward to interacting with our clients and providing process improvement strategies and education in this ever-evolving world of healthcare. As a Certified Professional Coder, Certified Medical Auditor and a Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient, she has over 33 years of experience in the Medical Administrative Field. She has gained extensive knowledge of the various specialty groups having worked at the University of Vermont Medical Center and numerous private practices and is a current member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Close
Susan Tomasi
CPC, CPMA, CDEO
Coding, Audits & Education Manager
Susan Tomasi, CPC, CPMA, CDEO
Coding, Audits & Education Manager
As the Manager of Coding, Audits, and Education, Susan looks forward to interacting with our clients and providing process improvement strategies and education in this ever-evolving world of healthcare. As a Certified Professional Coder, Certified Medical Auditor and a Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient, she has over 33 years of experience in the Medical Administrative Field. She has gained extensive knowledge of the various specialty groups having worked at the University of Vermont Medical Center and numerous private practices and is a current member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Close
Dan Marano
CHFP
Senior Manager – Consulting
Dan is a Consulting Manager at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors as a member of the management consulting and fee negotiating team. Dan is experienced in performance improvement, population health, and community health needs assessments. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Dan contributed to community health for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as well as population health, quality improvement, and food and nutrition for Cooper University Health Care. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a major in public health and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Close
Dan Marano
CHFP
Senior Manager – Consulting
Dan Marano
CHFP
Senior Manager – Consulting
Dan is a Consulting Manager at Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors as a member of the management consulting and fee negotiating team. Dan is experienced in performance improvement, population health, and community health needs assessments. Prior to joining Lighthouse, Dan contributed to community health for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as well as population health, quality improvement, and food and nutrition for Cooper University Health Care. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a major in public health and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).
Close
Contact Our Healthcare Consultants Today
Find out how Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors can help you streamline processes, increase revenue, and expand your offerings. Our consulting team has the experience you need for the results you want. Reach out today at 410.252.0804 to get started.