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Health Management AssociatesPrincipal
Jun. 2024Miami, Florida, United StatesPrincipal at Health Management Associates (HMA), leading Digital Transformation and Strategy consulting across the government healthcare industry as a Principal at. Leverages innovative data strategies and technology initiatives to accelerate the programmatic goals of Medicaid agencies, their technology partners, and healthcare delivery organizations.
Dawn HarborFounder
Dec. 2023Miami, Florida, United StatesDawn Harbor is an innovative venture dedicated to transforming the boating experience. Specializing in flipping boats for resale, the company also converts vessels into unique vacation rentals, Airbnbs, and affordable housing solutions. Emphasizing sustainability and accessibility, Dawn Harbor aims to redefine marine spaces, offering economical yet stylish accommodation and recreational options that appeal to both boat enthusiasts and vacationers seeking a novel lodging experience.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)HHS Care and Benefits Leader
Sep. 2022 - Apr. 2024Responsible for the portfolio for Medicaid, Eligibility, State Based Marketplace, Child Welfare, and Child Support.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Medicaid Leader
Jun. 2021 - Oct. 2022
BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and ConsultingSenior Consultant - Medicaid
Jan. 2020 - May. 2021
DC Department of Health Care Finance Program Director, DC Integrated Health and Human Services Digital Transformation
May. 2017 - Jan. 2020Washington D.C. Led a $600 million-dollar city-wide IT digital transformation initiative at the Medicaid agency to integrate 66 health and human services (HHS) programs; that deliver an integrated eligibility, enrollment, and case management experience from a customer's perspective. Programs addressing education, early childhood development, food security, housing, immigration, health care, and/or workforce development, and healthcare.
DC Department of Health Care FinanceProgram Manager, Program Management Office
Sep. 2013 - May. 2017Washington D.C. Metro AreaMedicaid Policy Leader who was responsible for ensuring the District's State-Based Health Insurance Exchange enabled District residents to have access to Medicaid per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the CMS Implementation Advance Planning Document (IAPD) grant.
- Directed system transition from 1115 Demonstration waiver to State Plan for the Medicaid expansion population (childless adults) with over 8,000 members.
− Developed and launched system changes to implement ACA-mandated regulatory changes to the District’s Medicaid program for former foster care youth, hospital-based presumptive eligibility, and Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medicaid renewals.
Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health ProfessionsContract Review
Apr. 2013 - Aug. 2013Philadelphia, PACreated and implemented a standardized process for the review of organizational documents and agreements for compliance with organizational policy and federal regulation, including HIPAA. regulations. Improved program integrity for more than 1000 Affiliation Agreements between Drexel providers and hospitals.
Philadelphia InquirerHealth Law and Policy Writer
Apr. 2013 - Aug. 2013Writing weekly blogs on healthcare policy and reform on The Field Clinic, a health law blog on the Philadelphia Inquirer website. Articles available at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/fieldclinic/
DevereuxOffice of General Counsel Legal Intern
Feb. 2012 - Jan. 2013Advised on the office of general counsel matters at behavioral healthcare delivery system for disabled children. Mapped extensive research and drafted memoranda on HIPAA, the ADAAA, the ACA, and various other laws in 11 states. Drafted best practice guidelines applicable across the corporation on privacy matters that resulted in risk assessment the organization weighing out the interest of staff privacy against the safety of at-risk youth for installing video cameras.
Drexel University College of MedicineOffice of General Counsel Legal Intern
Jan. 2012 - May. 2012Attained organizational policy transformation project to secure ~$1M funding from Pennsylvania Medicaid for Meaningful Use. Recommended changes to company policy regarding electronic health record (EHR) systems, privacy, and e-prescriptions based on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act for Medicaid.
Aids Law Project of PASummer Associate
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011Greater Philadelphia AreaAssembled client’s cases and examined research on substantive and procedural issues in various legal areas such as immigration, trusts and estates, discrimination, confidentiality, and Medicaid benefits, for the HIV/AIDS population. Analyzed legislation and prepared background materials to advocate successfully for my clients to receive Medicaid coverage. Communicated actively with Social Services and PA Medicaid to advocate successfully for my clients. Secured a U-visa for a client by drafting and filing a petition.
Gift of Life Donor ProgramIn-House coordinator
Sep. 2008 - Aug. 2010In-House Coordinators generates organ transplant candidate listings on national and local computer systems and oversees the allocation of organs and tissues. Orchestrated organ and tissue recovery and placement of over 100 tissue and over 55 organ donors. Coordinated and allocated local organs to appropriate regional recipients, while assuring compliance to United Network for Organ Sharing’s national guidelines and policies. When coordinating potential tissue cases post cardiovascular death, obtained medical social history and informed consent for donation with the legal next of kin, worked with medical examiners/coroners for case resolution, and built relationships with regional funeral directors, surgeons, and hospitals.
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