How we can help

Meriski's Consultants offer expert health care consulting services to our clients addressing:

Complex healthcare cases

Scope of practice issues

Healthcare delivery innovation

Clinical operations risk assessment and strategy implementation

 

Meriski's Clients include:

Law firms

Government entities

Insurance companies

Healthcare corporations

Private individuals

Services

  • Legal Nurse Consulting
  • Legal Advanced Practice Clinician Consulting (scope of practice, care provided)
  • Expert Witness (within scope)
  • Independent Medical Examination (IME) and Defense Medical Examination (DME): Courtroom Observer
  • Testimony: Arbitration, Mediation, Trial and Hearings
  • Depositions
  • Drafting and Reviewing Healthcare Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures

Standards of Practice

Outlines standards of practice in the healthcare setting, by reviewing common practices and evidence-based and value-based health care delivery.

 

Scope of Practice

Specializes in identifying federal, state, and local scope of practice for healtcare delivery providers and teams.

 

Courtroom Partnership

Trusted partner with the client to provide ethical information through many aspects of the litigation process. 

The owner, Meredith Heyde, serves as an expert witness for family practice, nursing, and cardiology. Beyond that scope, Meriski Consulting will assist with finding the best associate for your case. Meredith will also act as an observer in the court room to identify any areas pertaining to the case that would benefit the client.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I hire a Nurse Practitioner instead of a Nurse?

Nurse Practitioners are Board Certified acute care, primary care, and/or specialty clinician providers with advanced practice training beyond that of a registered nurse. All Nurse Practitioners have a minimum of a Masters Degree. 

Nurse Practitioners offer a wide range of patient care including:

Diagnosing illnesses

Prescribing therapies (like medications, diagnostic tests, and durable medical equipment)

Creating a plan of care consistent with end-to-end care

What makes Meriski different from other health care consulting firms?

Meriski offers an individualized, focused plan to assist the client in meeting their goals. With over 30 years in the health care delivery system Meredith Heyde will use her experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner primary care provider to meet the client's needs.

Our Principal Consultant, Meredith Heyde, is:

A Nurse Practitioner

An expert in Health Policy and Healthcare Law

An expert in Healthcare Operations Management 

How can Meriski help improve our patient care services?

Meriski offers unique services such as:

Drafting Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. 

What is the process for starting a consulting engagement with Meriski?

Starting a consulting engagement with Meriski Consulting involves an initial discovery meeting to understand the client's expectations, challenges and goals. Next, a proposal of customized solutions and a strategic plan tailored to your organization's needs will be presented Check out the 'Contact us' option below.

Our CEO and principal consultant, Meredith Heyde, is a Family Nurse Practitioner, has worked as a clinician in the health care industry for over 25 years, and has a Master of Legal Studies degree in Healthcare Law.  Meredith is also a Doctor of Nursing Practice, specializing in nurse practitioner practice and executive leadership.

As an experienced clinician, Meredith has worked in hospitals, retail health clinics, home health, private practices (cardiology and pulmonology), and with health insurance companies.

Meredith is a leader, driving healthcare policy for over 20 years and specializes in scope of practice issues, clinical practice standards, compliance, and healthcare law.

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About us

Meriski is an innovative Health Care Consulting Firm based in South Carolina, specializing in investigating clinical cases and offer insight on scope of practice for clinicians through strategic consulting services.

Meriski is not a law firm nor a health care delivery service entity.

Our expertise spans strategic planning, operational improvements, and regulatory compliance, tailored to the unique needs of the health care sector. Our consultant(s) bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that our clients receive service that's not only top-notch but also transformative. At Meriski, we believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, working as an extension of their team to achieve remarkable results.