Andrea Merritt is the Founder of Athena Compliance Partners in Troy, Michigan. Andrea assists health care organizations on all aspects of compliance programs. She is involved in conducting compliance program assessments, training and education, auditing and monitoring, development of policies and procedures and addressing compliance concerns. She has also served as interim and ongoing Compliance Officer for many hospitals and physician practices. Andrea is a member of the Health Care Compliance Association and the Institute of Internal Auditors. She has presented for many professional organizations in the area of compliance effectiveness, compliance investigations, and statistical sampling and auditing. She previously performed audit and compliance services for a compliance consulting firm and CHAN Healthcare Auditors at St. John Health. Andrea earned a Doctorate in Education with a focus on adult learning and instructional technology. She also earned a MBA and BS in Accounting from Wayne State University. Andrea is Certified in Healthcare Compliance through HCCA, a Certified HIPAA Compliance Officer through AIHC, and is a Certified Internal Auditor.
