As an Assistant Controller and Senior Accountant at DZA, Amy brings more than a decade of healthcare finance experience to her clients. Her work spans complex reconciliations, month-end close, audit preparation, and Medicare Cost Report support. But what truly sets her apart is perspective. Amy understands healthcare finance from the inside out, since she has experienced it at every level of an organization.
As a Senior Accountant at DZA, Charli Cozza plays a key role in supporting healthcare organizations through cost report preparation and consulting, audit work, and co-managing the Mini-MCR program alongside Catherine Bauman. Her work blends technical expertise with something equally important to her: building meaningful relationships with clients.
Bryce Schimke is a Senior Accountant at DZA with nearly six years of experience at the firm, including his time as an intern. Working primarily with Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), with the occasional Prospective Payment System (PPS) hospital added to the mix, Bryce supports healthcare organizations across a wide range of accounting and reimbursement needs. His work spans cost reports, audits, Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) reimbursement, and employee benefit plan audits, giving him a well‑rounded perspective on the financial challenges healthcare providers face.
DZA’s Healthcare Finance Forecast – Catherine Bauman, Manager Optimizing Medicare Cost Reports: Best Practices for Managing Inpatient Days Accurate reporting of inpatient days is a key component in preparing a…
Clayton Batts, a Manager at DZA, serves on the firm’s tax team, where he specializes in IRS Form 990 reporting for not-for-profit organizations. In his role, Clayton works closely with clients to ensure their returns are accurate, thoughtful, and reflective of the important work they do in their communities.
As a Manager and group leader (Pod Leader) at DZA, Clint Moquist plays a key role in delivering high-quality audit services while fostering collaboration, growth, and a strong team-first culture. From guiding staff development to building meaningful client relationships, Clint’s approach reflects both technical expertise and a genuine investment in people
At DZA, our clients rely on more than just technical accounting expertise, they rely on people who understand the realities of healthcare finance and are committed to helping organizations succeed. Brennan Pendleton, a Manager at DZA, brings exactly that combination of skill, perspective, and dedication to every engagement he works on.
For more than a decade, Garrett Gfeller has been a steady and trusted part of DZA’s audit team. Now a Manager specializing in not-for-profit audits, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), single audits, and employee benefit plans, he brings a unique balance of technical rigor, curiosity, and deep appreciation for the missions behind the organizations he serves.
Hospitals planning to request a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) pass-through exception for the upcoming calendar year must submit their applications this month. Submissions must include a letter requesting the exemption, an exemption questionnaire, and signed CRNA billing agreements.
As a Manager at DZA, Jeremy Valdez is the kind of person who sees a project through, from the first client email to the final deliverable, whether it is a full audit, a Medicare cost report, or any other financial puzzle a client brings his way.
