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Tammy J. Brunetti, CPA, FHFMA

COO, Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Services | Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC

Partner | BDMP Assurance, LLP

Tammy is the Chief Operating Officer of Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Services for BerryDunn. Previously the leader of the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group, she has a wealth of experience in audit, accounting, third-party reimbursement, and general advisory services. She has worked extensively with senior living organizations such as assisted living, residential care, and independent living organizations, nursing facilities, and other post-acute care providers varying in size and complexity as they navigated their regulatory requirements and driven operational results.  

Tammy has worked extensively with BerryDunn cost report and financial databases to assist clients with navigating operational challenges and identifying opportunities for operational enhancement. She also collaborates with industry associations to advance senior living legislation in support of the industry. 

Tammy is the Chief Operating Officer of Assurance, Tax, and Advisory Services for BerryDunn. Previously the leader of the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group, she has a wealth of experience in audit, accounting, third-party reimbursement, and general advisory services. She has worked extensively with senior living organizations such as assisted living, residential care, and independent living organizations, nursing facilities, and other post-acute care providers varying in size and complexity as they navigated their regulatory requirements and driven operational results.  

Tammy has worked extensively with BerryDunn cost report and financial databases to assist clients with navigating operational challenges and identifying opportunities for operational enhancement. She also collaborates with industry associations to advance senior living legislation in support of the industry. 

Experience highlights 

Tammy helps clients with a variety of issues, including: 

  • Audit and accounting services 
  • Regulatory consulting 
  • State and federal cost report preparation, review, and analysis 
  • Operational assessments, analyses, and benchmarking 
  • Financial regulations 
  • Review and appeals of cost report audits 
  • Certificates of Need 
  • Testifying to Legislative Committees 
  • Development of cost reporting/reimbursement models 
  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development compliance and reporting 

Publication

Expense or Capitalize: The Challenges of Software Transition and What to Consider

Presentations

  • State Update – The Way Life Should Be?, presented at BerryDunn's 2017 Exclusive Client Event: Annual Nursing and Residential Care Update
  • Protecting Your Organization from Fraud
  • Preparing for the Recovery Audit Contractor and Other Federal Initiatives
  • Long-Term Care Update
  • Audit and Accounting Update
  • A Regulatory Update for MaineCare and Medicare Providers

Memberships and committees

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Healthcare Financial Management Association, Maine Chapter
  • American Health Care Association, Not-for-Profit Advisory Council member
    Maine Health Care Association
    LeadingAge Maine and New Hampshire
    New Hampshire Health Care Association
    Massachusetts Senior Care Association
  • Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Conferences and tradeshows

Seminars and events

Speaking engagements

Videos

Webinars

Insights

Articles

Press Releases

Resources

Success Stories

Education

BS, summa cum laude, Thomas College

Certifications

  • CPA
  • FHFMA