This webinar was held on May 19, 2021. COVID-19 has exposed deep fissures in our national and local healthcare systems, which comes as no surprise to mental health providers already accustomed to treating behavioral health needs rooted in systemic racial and economic disparities. Addressing these needs requires targeted outreach and robust community engagement efforts aligned … Read More
Kathy Gifford has over two decades of Medicaid policy experience. She is a leading expert on state Medicaid programs, advising clients on the challenges, opportunities, and complexities that arise in a program designed and administered differently in every state. Kathy works with public and private sector clients including states, health plans, provider organizations and associations, … Read More
This week, our In Focus section considers state and local initiatives centered on the intersection of carceral care and state Medicaid programs. The Health Management Associates (HMA) team includes clinicians and leaders who bring extensive expertise in justice healthcare, Medicaid, managed care, administration and operations, quality and accreditation, and information technology. Drawing on this wealth of experience, … Read More
Rosemary Plorin has more than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of public relations, communications, and marketing. She became president of Lovell Communications in 2014 and chief executive officer in 2015. Rosemary has issues and crisis experience in both the private and public sectors, having worked in the communications aspects of numerous mergers and acquisitions, labor … Read More
Erin Russell is a dedicated harm reduction expert with an unwavering commitment to public health and equity. Prior to joining HMA, Erin worked at the Maryland Department of Health, where she played a crucial role in developing the state’s harm reduction portfolio. She spearheaded the establishment of Maryland’s centralized naloxone access program, advocated for the … Read More
Kevin Kirby has more than 25 years of experience with Medicare reimbursement, and extensive Medicare Part B expertise, particularly as it relates to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Kevin joined The Moran Company, an HMA company, after serving as legislative counsel at Pharmacia & Upjohn. Kevin’s work focuses on pharmaceutical, pharmacy and biotechnology policies, including Medicare reimbursement … Read More
Bill Snyder, former South Dakota Medicaid director, has joined Leavitt Partners, an HMA Company as a principal with the firm. He is the third former Medicaid Director to join the Health Management Associates (HMA) family of companies this year.
Jim McEvoy is accomplished in architecting robust technology solutions for state agencies, health plans and service providers. Jim understands the substantial role data will play in the future of healthcare delivery and works to inform clients around data-driven decisions. He is an experienced project manager and business strategist who has successfully led all phases of … Read More
A public health crisis is growing more acute in rural America, disproportionately impacting individuals with both Medicaid and Medicare (the “dually eligible”). Dually eligible individuals residing in rural areas represent about 5 percent of all rural residents. They reside at the intersection of a public health crisis and a fragmented Medicaid and Medicare care delivery … Read More