• Spearheaded client acquisition strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in new client engagements and enhancing ROMA Hired’s reputation as a leading Executive Search firm.• Guided client organizations in strategic recruiting and organizational alignment, contributing to operational growth and solidifying ROMA Hired’s role as a trusted advisor in the healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors.• Delivered specialized consulting to Medicaid leaders and health plan executives across… Show more • Spearheaded client acquisition strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in new client engagements and enhancing ROMA Hired’s reputation as a leading Executive Search firm.• Guided client organizations in strategic recruiting and organizational alignment, contributing to operational growth and solidifying ROMA Hired’s role as a trusted advisor in the healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors.• Delivered specialized consulting to Medicaid leaders and health plan executives across multiple states, identifying cost-saving measures and optimizing program efficacy through policy insight and strategic direction.• Championed innovative recruitment solutions tailored to complex, high-stakes sectors, enabling clients to secure top executive talent while reducing time-to-hire by 30%.• Strengthened ROMA Hired’s market presence by fostering long-term client relationships, resulting in 40% repeat business from satisfied clients. Show less

• Served as primary executive of state agency healthcare system, covering 1.7 million members with a budget of over $17 billion. Led the implementation of major technology systems and clinical system operations. • Led expansion of vaccine incentives program. Stabilized operations during COVID and hurricane public health emergencies. Expanded access to services to opioid-dependent individuals, pregnant and post-partum women.• Identified new areas for improvement in creating… Show more • Served as primary executive of state agency healthcare system, covering 1.7 million members with a budget of over $17 billion. Led the implementation of major technology systems and clinical system operations. • Led expansion of vaccine incentives program. Stabilized operations during COVID and hurricane public health emergencies. Expanded access to services to opioid-dependent individuals, pregnant and post-partum women.• Identified new areas for improvement in creating comprehensive performance metrics for programs under management.• Procured and installed modular-based health data systems. • Developed and received approval for expanded federal funds to build a comprehensive data system. Phase one budget is $50 million. Data Warehouse re-creation, API creation for data integration, and comprehensive encounter data platform. Show less

• Directed the strategic vision for 77 facilities participating in or may be eligible for the 340B Drug Discount Program. Led business operations, adding new covered entities to the system while increasing compliance.• Created and improved the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the 340B program focusing on hospital-based services, contract pharmacy, tele-pharmacy, and specialty pharmacy.• Revised the operational structure, resulting in increased savings of $220M in… Show more • Directed the strategic vision for 77 facilities participating in or may be eligible for the 340B Drug Discount Program. Led business operations, adding new covered entities to the system while increasing compliance.• Created and improved the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the 340B program focusing on hospital-based services, contract pharmacy, tele-pharmacy, and specialty pharmacy.• Revised the operational structure, resulting in increased savings of $220M in the first two years.• Integrated a system-wide compliance program with external audits of all covered entities & substantially reduced program risk. • Analyzed 40 nonparticipating locations and incorporated eight new covered entities into the system.• Utilized medical record systems, including Epic, Cerner, Mosaic, and eClinicalWorks. 340B technology, including Macro Helix, PSG, Surd, Cervey, Sentry, Verity, and Sectyr Hub 340B.• Provided top-level consultation services to facilitate CivicaRX, an outside non-profit drug manufacturer for which CHI was one of the first contributing participants, implementing 340B pricing.• Developed and implemented an extensive contract pharmacy review, leading to significant growth of the contract pharmacy network and a 400% boost in revenue.• Tripled the size of the contract network and increased savings by 57% within the first year. • Optimized performance and raised efficiency by 200% by transitioning from seven vendors to two in a complex environment with 31+ medical record systems.• Streamlined Medicaid operations enterprise-wide to improve compliance. Coordinated with stakeholders at all levels to facilitate a smooth transition. Show less

• Provided critical leadership, direction, and accountability for the Medicaid line of business. Acted as the lead executive for three of the seven Regional Care Collaborative Organizations (RCCOs) set up through the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing's Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC).• Spearheaded a team of 70 professionals connecting 217,116 ACC Medicaid members to appropriate primary care medical providers, increasing patient satisfaction ratings by 20%… Show more • Provided critical leadership, direction, and accountability for the Medicaid line of business. Acted as the lead executive for three of the seven Regional Care Collaborative Organizations (RCCOs) set up through the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing's Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC).• Spearheaded a team of 70 professionals connecting 217,116 ACC Medicaid members to appropriate primary care medical providers, increasing patient satisfaction ratings by 20%. • Managed $400M+ in internal and community care managed services while supporting 300+ providers and 440K+ members.• Led corporate and community efforts to increase access and effectiveness for the health care system in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties.• Recognized throughout the organization for consistently capitalizing on opportunities for continuous improvement in the deployment of the Medicaid program. • Improved compliance by 30% and boosted overall health outcomes by devising and launching a medication adherence and reconciliation program for physical and behavioral health clients. • Directed creative initiatives to increase data sharing, leading to four straight quarters of increased incentive payment awards to providers and the ACC.• Served as Executive Director for RCCO, improving 4 of 5 key health indicators for the covered population. • Colorado Access RCCO Governance – Strengthened authority of community-based provider organizations in two operations, including clinical financial and access considerations; designed and managed the community governance board to better serve the diverse communities in the three counties. Show less

• Championed health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs. Supported activities in six states and territories: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.• Provided $185 in funding to support health equity as a spokesperson for the HRSA Administrator promoting national health initiatives.• Coordinated agency activities for 362 grants to state, local, and community entities for $284M in 2011.• Employed… Show more • Championed health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs. Supported activities in six states and territories: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.• Provided $185 in funding to support health equity as a spokesperson for the HRSA Administrator promoting national health initiatives.• Coordinated agency activities for 362 grants to state, local, and community entities for $284M in 2011.• Employed strategic planning to exceed long-term organizational goals, assured adequate internal controls to safeguard program integrity, and leveraged human capital to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high-quality workforce. • Ensured 40%+ increased funding and flexibility for self-determination of health care services in 16 areas via comprehensive outreach to 34 tribal nations within the region. • Developed and secured funding for technology for remote health services.• Leveraged ten years' experience in HRSA's program integrity program and an eye for areas of regulatory concerns to get onsite monitoring for the 340B discount drug program up and running in just six weeks. • 340B Covered Entity Audit Program – Led the national creation and review of a 340B program; headed the team to conduct the first 70 audits ever completed under the program and laid groundwork for unprecedented consistency and compliance in record time. Show less

Director of Community Health: Austin, TX | 2009-2011