Richard Matens Email and Phone Number
Richard is a health, human services, and government executive and consultant with an exceptional record of developing and administering high-impact, cost-effective programs for diverse populations. He is recognized for transforming underperforming health services and programs, assessing the current state, developing a plan of action, and achieving buy-in for change.Richard brings broad management experience across public health, academic, government, nonprofit agencies and health centers addressing the medical, dental, and behavior health needs of underserved communities. As Chief Health Officer for the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic, he implemented a team approach to care, which enabled providers to see 40% more patients per day and improved wait times from up to three weeks to 48 hours. He also expanded access to specialty services, tapped new funding sources to support an 18-fold increase in behavioral health prevention/outreach services, and tripled net income by implementing a disciplined insurance reimbursement process.As Executive Director of Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Richard delivered financial accuracy and transparency, implemented an electronic health records and billing system, and established a family practice residency site.Richard also transformed a department under investigation as Executive Director of the Union County Department of Human Services in Monroe, North Carolina, and helped establish and manage a new research center to study cardiovascular health disparities at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.As Assistant Health Commissioner for the City of Baltimore, Richard expanded the needle exchange program that was directly credited for reducing the number of new HIV infections by 70%. Richard holds a Master's degree from Notre Dame School of Theology and a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas. He has completed certificate programs in: A) Business Essentials and Finance from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business; B) Tribal Governance from the California Tribal College; and C) Local Government from the University of North Carolina.Additionally, Richard is actively involved in the community and has served on numerous Boards, lectured and published on a wide range of health topics, and has secured new funding sources through successful grant applications.
Pamunkey Indian Tribe
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Executive DirectorPamunkey Indian TribeKing William, Va, Us
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Executive DirectorPamunkey Indian Tribe Jun 2024 - PresentKing William County, Virginia, United StatesCurrently overseeing the government, business and grants management functions for the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. The Pamunkey Indian Tribe has had treaty rights since the 17th century, and the reservation, located adjacent to King William, Virginia is perhaps the oldest in North America, the boundaries of which were established in 1646 by King Charles I of England. Scope of services includes:▪︎ Cultural Resources Department, including archeological and museum activities ▪︎ Natural Resources Department and Environmental Protection Management ▪︎ Tribal Housing initiatives▪︎ Citizen Services, including Enrollment and Social Services▪︎ Health Services ▪︎ Construction projects on the reservation. -
Chief Health OfficerSanta Ynez Band Of Chumash Indians May 2021 - Sep 2023Santa Ynez, California, United StatesAdministered and managed the Health Care delivery system, including establishing standards and efficiency in all clinical, financial, and operational areas of the Clinic and served as representative at the local, regional, state or national level. The Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic is a federally-qualified health clinic that provides primary medical, dental, behavioral health and social services to more than 7,800 active patients• Implemented a teams approach to care, enabling providers to see 40% more patients per day, which increased number of patients visits to 24,000 annually and improved wait times from up to three weeks to 48 hours.• Grew net income from $1.2 million to $3.5 million by implementing a disciplined insurance reimbursement process.• Tapped new funding sources, capturing an 18-fold increase in support for behavioral health prevention/outreach.• Expanded access to specialty services, with full-time chiropractic and optometry while increasing psychiatric services by 50%. -
Executive DirectorConsolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc. Aug 2016 - May 2021Redwood Valley, California, United StatesLed Indian health clinic providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services to approximately 5,000 patients annually and served as Public Health Director for the tribes. Managed annual operating budget of $13 million and 70+ employees. CTHP is a nonprofit ambulatory community health clinic governed by a consortium of eight federally recognized tribes. • Built new finance team to address lack of financial accuracy and transparency and improve programmatic reporting. • Implemented electronic health records and billing system, increasing insurance recoveries while cutting billing staff by 50%. • Established a family practice residency program, working with a local hospital system to access services of five additional doctors. -
Executive Director, Department Of Human ServicesUnion County, North Carolina Jun 2013 - Aug 2016Monroe, North Carolina, United StatesDirected a countywide human services department composed of Public Health, Social Services, Veterans Services, Senior Nutrition, and Transportation managing an $89 million annual budget and 400 employees. A county government agency that offers public and social services for low-income and other vulnerable populations.• Transformed from a department under investigation into the state model by rebuilding staff and designing proper oversight structure.
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Administrative DirectorThe Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Oct 2010 - May 2013Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesManaged administrative functions for the Hopkins Center to Eliminate Cardiovascular Health Disparities, including financial and budgetary management; contract compliance; coordinating research activities; grant development; and quality management and evaluation. Johns Hopkins Medicine has six academic and community hospitals, multiple suburban health care and surgery centers, 40+ primary and specialty care practices, and home care services.• Recruited to establish and manage new research center to study cardiovascular health disparities. • Established criteria for a Community Advisory Board and facilitated community input at all levels of the research process.• Designed and implemented summer internship for health profession students, fostering interest in health research. -
Assistant Commissioner Of HealthBaltimore City Health Department Jan 2007 - Oct 2010Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesDirected the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, managing an annual budget of $37 million with programs comprised of: HIV/AIDS services, Health Disparities initiatives, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Mobile Buprenorphine, Adult/Geriatric Services, Cancer Screening and Education, and Syringe Exchange.BCHD is the oldest public health department in the U.S. responsible for acute communicable diseases, animal control, chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness, HIV / STD, maternal-child health, restaurant inspections, school health, senior services, and youth violence issues.• Expanded needle exchange program that was directly credited for reducing number of new HIV infections 70%, which reduced annual medical costs an estimated $1.4 million. • Established and implemented a public health rotation for second year graduate students from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, providing a community-based experience. -
Bureau Chief, Ryan White OfficeBaltimore City Health Department Jun 2003 - Dec 2006Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesAdministered a federally-funded HIV / AIDS service program with a $22 million annual budget for the City of Baltimore and its six surrounding counties.• Established and implemented a Quality Improvement program for all subcontracting agencies, including John Hopkins and the University of Maryland clinics to ensure service delivery adhered to standards of care.• Secured more than $100 million in funding for HIV/AIDS clinical and support services.
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Interim Deputy Director Of HealthMaricopa County Public Health Mar 2006 - Jun 2006Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesGranted leave from the Baltimore City Health Department to serve as primary administrator of the Public Health Department for the 4th largest county in the nation overseeing a budget of $54 million and all non-clinical functions, including Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Facilities. -
Deputy Director, Maryland Ahec Program And Telemedicine ManagerUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine Jul 2000 - Sep 2002Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesAdministered a statewide program that recruits, trains and supports healthcare professionals in rural/underserved areas.
Richard Matens Education Details
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Matens
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Richard Matens works for Pamunkey Indian Tribe
What is Richard Matens's role at the current company?
Richard Matens's current role is Executive Director.
What schools did Richard Matens attend?
Richard Matens attended Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School Of Theology, University Of St. Thomas (Tx).
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