Dee Adams Budgewater Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Baton Rouge Service Area

Vice President at Lighthouse Louisiana. Providing operational and strategic support to the President by leading operations for the Baton Rouge service area.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Independent health care consultant advising clients and organizations about reaching their goals, overcoming complex business challenges and making high-stakes decisions based on 30 years of health care & human services policy expertise. In this role, I help my clients meet their objectives, which may include reducing costs, increasing productivity, or moving from one business model to another. I review a client's current situation or business need, research the industry trends, analyze relevant data and reports, construct clear goals, and provide advice and services to obtain those goals. My job is to ensure my clients are armed with the tools and information they need to make well-informed short- and long-term decisions for their organizations.

Autstin, Tx

Deputy Executive Commissioner at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) responsible for the oversight and management of the Health, Developmental, and Independence Services (HDIS)Department. Leading systems' initiatives for 40 programs and services within HHSC that provide services to families, women, mothers, children, and people with disabilities. Heading a strong public servant team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Texans because we care, and we believe in the good work that HHSC does to improve health outcomes for some of our most vulnerable populations. Leading efforts in the state to continue addressing rehabilitative and independence services, family violence, alternatives to abortion and other social service programs to address challenges that become social determinants of health. Extending beyond HHSC to ensure continued collaboration on health care issues within state government by serving on the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and Ex Officio member of the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.

Austin, Texas Area

Deputy Associate Commissioner at Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) responsible for the oversight and management of the Office of Policy and Program (OPP) within the Medicaid-CHIP Services Department. Oversight of four primary units within OPP: 1) Policy and Program Development; 2) Policy Development Support; 3) Health Services and Case Management (Texas Health Steps); and Medicaid Medical Policy. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that Medicaid policies support the health outcomes that make lives better for Texans while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations governing the administration of the Medicaid Program in Texas.Extending beyond HHSC to ensure continued collaboration on health care issues within state government by serving on the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and Ex Officio member of the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee.

Huntsville, Texas, United States

The mission of the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee is to develop a statewide managed health care plan that provides TDCJ offenders with timely access to quality health care while also controlling costs. The CMHCC is an organization that is committed to excellence; strives to set national standards in correctional medicine; focuses on building and maintaining open communications; and, serves as a model for inter-governmental cooperation. The CMHCC strives to provide health care services of recognized high quality and deliver them uniformly, promptly and efficiently within the limits of appropriated resources. As an ex-officio committee member representing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, I provided expertise on healthcare policy and regulations and assisting with decisions that impacted those incarcerated with the Texas Department of Justice.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

The mission of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is to create change so that all people with disabilities are fully included in their communities and exercise control over their own lives. As council member, representing the Texas Health and Human Services, Office of Medicaid & CHIP Services, I supported the strategic goals of the Council providing professional insight from 27 years of public healthcare and social service leadership expertise.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Serves on the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council. Appointed by Governor John B. Edwards to assist the council in fulfilling its mission to lead and promote advocacy, capacity building and systemic change to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Deputy Director of the Medicaid Policy, Benefits and Waiver Compliance Division. Responsible for the management and oversight over the following sections within the Louisiana Medicaid Program: 1) Policy and Compliance; 2) Benefits & Services Management; and 3) Program Support and Waiver Compliance.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Responsible for the management of Medicaid Policy and Program Compliance for the State of Louisiana. The primary State liaison to the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relative to the Louisiana Medicaid State Plan. Provides leadership and direction to the management team to ensure that the agency's strategic and operational plan goals are met. Manages a $3 million operating budget for the Medicaid Policy Section ensuring fiscal accountability and cost effectiveness.

Supervises and directs the work of the Medicaid Program Managers and the units under my scope of supervision and administrative staff. Assists in the planning, development and implementation of long range strategies to achieve the goals and objectives of the Medicaid Program.Directs the research of program policy and procedures to determine the impact on the Medicaid Program.Analyzes and directs the analysis of proposed federal and state legislation to determine the impact on the operations of the Medicaid Program. Prepares position statements and advises the Sections Chief, Medicaid Director and Executive Staff.Directs the preparation of the annual administrative budget for the Policy Development & Implementation Section.

Manages the interpretation, development and promulgation of Medicaid policy in the state's official publication, the Louisiana State Register.Directs and manages the work of professional and contract staff relative to Medicaid policy development and rulemaking.Serves as the Administrative Hearing Officer for the DHH Bureau of Health Services Financing in all public hearings.Manages the coordination of legislative and fiscal office approval of Medicaid policy intended for promulgation.Responds to legislative and public inquiries and advises executive management regarding the programmatic and fiscal impact of proposed Medicaid policy.Provides technical expertise to the Medicaid Director, Deputy Directors, and other professional/executive staff on the development of Medicaid policy.Consults with government officials, attorneys, providers, advocates and the public regarding Medicaid policy and the rule making process and provides technical expertise as necessary.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

A member of the Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) Board of Directors. LATAN is a 501(c)(3) statewide nonprofit organization that connects individuals with disabilities and older persons to the Assistive Technology (AT) that enables independence in employment, school, and community living. Board members are recruited statewide to include AT users, family members of AT users and community leaders who are instrumental in ensuring that the goals and mission of LATAN are successfully carried out.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Healthcare Management

Ministry, Apostolic Ministry, 4.0

Apostolic Ministry Degree

Business Administration, Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa AlphaHonor's College Student