“Public health problems pose special challenges. They are generally enormous in scale, stem from numerous and highly complex causes, play out in the public eye, impact a vast array of stakeholders, and require unusually long-term solutions. The massive scope and complexity of such problems, including conditions such as uncontrolled childhood mortality, suboptimal maternal health, HIV/AIDS, … Read More
Greg Gierer is a health policy expert with more than 20 years of experience in Washington, DC with demonstrated success in advocating before the Congress, federal agencies, state governments and policymakers. He has expertise in the federal legislative and regulatory policy process and success in achieving positive outcomes for healthcare organizations, including through the development … Read More
Jennifer Maslowski is a dedicated public servant with over 20 years of experience in the health care field, including work in hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment and crisis stabilization facilities. Her areas of expertise include home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, managed care, state plans, behavioral health, and quality … Read More
Joanna Powers is a research associate with a passion for behavioral health, child and maternal health, reproductive health, and evaluation. Prior to joining HMA, Joanna was the Communication and Marketing VISTA/contractor with Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) a state intermediary for HealthySteps®. With ABCD, she increased visibility and perceived value through strategic multi-faceted … Read More
Devon Schechinger is a collaborative leader with a strong interest in behavioral health, the drivers of health and health literacy, and public health policy. She provides intelligence to clients through strategic research, analysis, and the facilitation of in-depth interviews, focus groups, and stakeholder engagements. Prior to joining HMA, Devon served as a legislative and policy … Read More
This week, our In Focus section reviews the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicaid and Medicare Innovation (the Innovation Center) announced on December 15, 2023. States interested in participating in this model must submit an application to CMS during the … Read More
On June 30, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed regulation establishing the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for a new hospital provider type, Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs). The REH concept was first developed by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and subsequently mandated by Congress through the Consolidated Appropriations Act … Read More
Jeff Greshak is a seasoned behavioral health professional with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, leadership, clinical program planning and implementation across healthcare systems as well as Medicare, Medicaid, and individual and commercial insurers. Before joining Health Management Associates, Jeff spent over a decade working with Priority Health, Inc., the second largest insurers … Read More
Working at the intersection of health care policy and technology for more than 20 years, Judith Hutman has comprehensive experience and expertise supporting state and federal government projects and programs. At HMA, Judith leads projects in a range of health IT domains, including strategic planning and roadmaps for portfolios of IT projects; developing and implementing … Read More
With an intimate knowledge of Medi-Cal and California healthcare, Gelmy Ruiz ensures regulatory compliance and prepares clients for successful audits. Working at the intersection of policy and practice, she has significant experience collaborating with governmental payers, safety net systems and health plans. Gelmy analyzes contracts, interprets reporting requirements, and translates new regulation into sustainable action. … Read More