What They’re Watching: Joe DeMattos, Health Facilities Association of Maryland
Nicole Pasia | Sep 13, 2022 | Maryland
Q&A: Adrienne Breidenstine, Behavioral Health System of Baltimore on 988 rollout
Nicole Pasia | Jul 25, 2022 | Maryland
Adrienne Breidenstine, MSW, is the Vice President of Policy and Communications at the Behavioral Health System of Baltimore (BHSB), a nonprofit organization that manages Baltimore City’s care system for individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. In this Q&A, Breidenstine discusses the recent launch of the 988 Suicide and
What They’re Watching: Dominick Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans
Patrick Jones | Jul 21, 2022 | Michigan
Dominick Pallone, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP), is mainly focused on behavioral health and Medicaid reform at the legislative level through specialty integrated plans (SIPs). We sat down with Pallone at our 2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference to discuss MAHP’s work in
What They’re Watching: Jonathan Dayton, Maryland Rural Health Association
Nicole Pasia | Jul 21, 2022 | Maryland
Jonathan Dayton is the Executive Director of the Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA). In this “What They’re Watching” video, Dayton highlights MRHA’s priorities for ensuring rural Marylanders have access to health services. Telehealth has helped break down barriers to care for Maryland’s 18 rural counties. Dayton says MRHA
What They’re Watching: Dulce Diez, Department of Health and Human Services
Patrick Jones | Jul 12, 2022 | Utah
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Health Equity Director, Dulce Diez, said lowering the cost of primary care is the most important way to bridge the equity gap for underserved Utahns. At our 2022 Utah State of Reform Health Policy Conference, Diez sat down with us to
Q&A: Tracy Gruber on the merger, transition, and future of new DHHS
Patrick Jones | Jul 12, 2022 | Utah
Tracy Gruber is the Executive Director of the newly merged Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The merger of DHHS became official July 1st in efforts to streamline operations between the Department of Health and Department of Human Services. In this Q&A, Gruber discusses the benefits of the
What They’re Watching: David Muhlestein, PhD, Health Management Associates
Nicole Pasia | Jul 6, 2022 | Florida
David Muhlestein, PhD, JD, is Chief Research and Innovation Officer for Health Management Associates, where he leads the firm’s strategic planning and innovation in health care payment and delivery reform. In this “What They’re Watching” video from the 2022 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference, Muhlestein discusses the challenges,
What They’re Watching: Nina Abubakari, Advantage Health Centers
Patrick Jones | Jun 29, 2022 | Michigan
Nina Abubakari, President and CEO of Advantage Health Centers in Detroit, said they use an integrated model for primary care, dental care, behavioral health care, and more to treat underserved people in cost-effective fashion. At our 2022 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference, Abubakari discussed her integrated work at
Q&A: AlohaCare CEO Francoise Culley-Trotman on new Native Hawaiian services and preparing for redeterminations
Nicole Pasia | Jun 8, 2022 | Hawaii
Francoise Culley-Trotman is the CEO of AlohaCare, which serves Hawaii’s QUEST Integration Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries. AlohaCare recently partnered with Papa Ola Lōkahi to launch Ke Aloha Mau, where members can receive new Native Hawaiian health services, such as hula and lomilomi massage, as a no-cost benefit. AlohaCare’s initial utilization
