STATE CONTACTS
State leads include employees in the state Medicaid office, the state intellectual disability authority, and the state mental health authority that are involved with the state's PASRR program. The contact information for the PASRR state leads (below) was last updated on December 17, 2020.

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Eastern Region PTAC Call
Connecticut
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Cheryl Janes
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Erin Leavitt-Smith
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860-262-6966
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Delaware
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Lisa Zimmerman (Chief - Division of Medicaid & Medicare Services),
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lisa.zimmerman@state.de.us
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302-368-6610
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Kimberly Pettyjohn (Division of Medicaid & Medicare Services)
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302-515-3169
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Wynne Hewitt (Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health)
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302-391-3500
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Kamin Giglio (Division of Developmental Disability Services)
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302-933-3410
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Sharon Bertin (Division of Developmental Disability Services)
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302-836-2168
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Joseph Tegtmeier
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District of Columbia
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Pamela Hodge (PASRR Representative)
Maine
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Derek Fales (Department of Health and Human Services)
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207-287-6656
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Ricker Hamilton (OADS Director, Department of Health and Human Services)
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207-287-9200
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Gretchen Zeh-Higgins (Department of Health and Human Services)
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207-287-9217
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Karen Mason
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207-287-9200
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Heidi Bechard
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Nicole Rooney (Department of Health and Human Services)
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207-287-9200
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Paul Saucier (OADS Director)
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207-287-9200
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Thomas Leet (Policy Director)
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, 207-624-4068
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Kathryn Temple (Social Services Manager)
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207-287-259
Maryland
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Steven Reeder (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Director, Office of Adult Services)
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410-402-8476
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Stefani O'Dea (Director, Office of Older Adults and Long Term Services and Supports, Behavioral Health Administration)
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Karen Gauvin (Optum Maryland (Mental Health Determination))
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Mardi Adams (Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Central Region Nurse)
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410-234-8207
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Karen Borland (Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Eastern Region)
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410-572-5944
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Debra Goldberg (Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration Southern Region)
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301-362-5109
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Jane Sacco (Chief, Division of Long Term Care Services)
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410-767-6771
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Susan Panek (Deputy Director, Division of Long Term Care Services)
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410-767-6764
Massachusetts
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Elizabeth Goodman (Assistant Director of Day and Residential Programs, MassHealth Office of Long Term Services and Supports)
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617-222-7487
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Brooke Doyle (MA Department of Mental Health)
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617-626-8097
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Kim Clougherty (MA Department of Mental Health)
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617-626-8164
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Lorraine Young (MassHealth Office of Long Term Services and Supports)
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617-222-7413
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Nancy Weston (MA Department of Developmental Disabilities)
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617-624-7820
New Hampshire
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Kristina Ickes (Division of Client Services)
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Holly Wentworth (Division of Client Services)
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Mickie Grimes
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Cheryl D.Bergeron (Division of Community Based Care Services)
New Jersey
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Irina Stuchinsky (New Jersey State Division of Aging Services (DoAS)
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Joseph Bongiovanni (New Jersey State DoAS)
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Leah Rogers (New Jersey State DoAS)
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Elizabeth Brennan (New Jersey State DoAS)
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Angela Giordano (New Jersey State DoAS)
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Dr. Robert Eilers (New Jersey Department of Human Services),
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Karen Piren (New Jersey Department of Human Services)
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James Schrialli
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Bolanle Popoola (PASRR Administrator, New Jersey Department of Human Services)
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Carol Jones
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Margaret Vilardo McLean
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Brian M.Brennan
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609-588-2548
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Chinyela Makachi (New Jersey State Mental Health Authority)
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Kelly Friedman (New Jersey State Intellectual Disability Authority- Division of Developmental Disabilities)
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Alisa Rosa (New Jersey State Intellectual Disability Authority- Division of Developmental Disabilities
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Stephen O.Myers
New York
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Michael Compton (New York State Office Mental Health (OMH))
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Barbara Burditt (Statewide PASRR Coordinator)
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518-388-0694
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Eileen Zibell (New York State OPWDD)
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518-474-7700
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Rebecca Briney (NYS OMH)
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Carol Rodat (New York State Department of Health (DOH) Director)
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(518) 485-8781
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Heidi Seney (New York State Medicaid Agency)
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Cathleen Bobrick (NYS DOH Manager)
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, 518-485-8781
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Maxine Smalling (NYS OMH)
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518-473-3570
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Julie Burton (NNYS OMH)
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Maria Copperwheat (New York State Medicaid Agency)
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Anie Cyriac (New York State Medicaid Agency)
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Susan Prendergast (OPWDD)
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Shelly Glock (NYS DOH Director)
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518-408-1267
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Tarrah Quinlan (NYS DOH)
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518-408-1267
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Leslie Ruth (NYS DOH Director
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518-402-1004
Pennsylvania
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Ruth Anne Barnard (State PASRR Coordinator)
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717-214-3736
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Rhonda Gengler (PASRR Lead, Office of Developmental Programs ODP)
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412-770-1278
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Trisha Mader (Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services)
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717-346-9937
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Rachel Sink (Office of LTCORC Prog. Coordinator)
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717-783-7378
Rhode Island
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Ellen Breagy
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Audra DiChiaro
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Karen Lowell
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Lori Lombardi-Burns (Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and HospitalsConsultant Public Health Nurse)
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(401) 462-0089
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Kathleen Baker
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Joanna Ambrosio (Division of Behavioral Health)
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(401) 462-1558
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Eileen Baum
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Mary Calner
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Mary Fennessey (EOHHS, Office of Medical Review
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401-462-1345
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Vermont
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Carol Rooke (Agency of Human Services)
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802-244-1104
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Amy Roth
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Nicole (Nikki) Marabella (DD Services Specialist)
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Melanie Feddersen (DD Services Specialist)
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Patricia Singer
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Patricia.Sing
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Virginia
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Ramona Schaeffer (DMAS)
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804.225.3007
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Darlene Lindsey (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services RN, Community Integration Consultant and IDD PASRR Nurse)
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803-371-0534
West Virginia
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Kelly Johnson
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304-356-4886
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Richard Workman
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304-776-7230
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Scott Hudson
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304-776-7230
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Kristen Blanks
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Kerri Linton
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Terry McGee (Program Manager)
Southern Region PTAC Call
Alabama
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Angela Howard (Director, Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, OBRA-PASRR)
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(334) 242-3946
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Carolyn Perdue (Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, OBRA-PASRR)
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(334) 242-3946
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Deborah Goodman ( Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, OBRA-PASRR)
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(334) 242-3946
Arkansas
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Lori Rose (Department of Human Services)
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Sandrae Nicholson (Department of Human Services)
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Kathleen Nurhomad (Department of Human Services)
Florida
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Cathy Cross (Medical Health Care Program Analyst, Agency for Health Care Administration)
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Beth Henry
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Linda Long-Miller (CMAT/Social Services Consultant, Department of Health)
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(850) 245-4200, ext. 2219
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Lori Gephart (Registered Nurse Consultant, Agency for Persons with Disabilities)
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(850)921-3786
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Heather Allman
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Constance Hill
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Kim Smoak (Sr Management Analyst Supervisor, Health Standards and Quality, Agency for Health Care Administration)
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(850) 412-4516
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Diana McLendon (Program Specialist, Department of Education)
Georgia
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Shardae Brooks (DBHDD)
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404-657-2681
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Jill Mays (Department of Human Resources (DHR)/ Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Addictive Diseases)
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404-657-2140
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Heather Nix (DD PASRR Liaison)
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404-657-2141
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Marcey Alter (Deputy Director, DCH Medicaid Policy)
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404.657.5467
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Linda McCall (Unit Manager, DCH Medicaid Policy)
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404-657-5463
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Wendy Tiegreen (Department of Community Health)
Kentucky
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Michelle Fulner (Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities)
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Christine Hawkins (DDID Regional Liaison, Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities)
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502-782-1040
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Crystal Adams (Community Supports Branch Manager, Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities)
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502-782-8883
Louisiana
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Mary Norris (Medicaid Program Manager, Louisiana Department of Health)
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225-342-2768
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Jacqueline Whitmore ( PASRR Program Manager, Lousiana Department of Health/Office of Behavioral Health PASRR Program)
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225-342-4344
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Ann Darling (Louisiana Department of Health)
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Linda Sadden (Office of Aging and Adult Services)
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225-219-0214
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Carole Brunner (Louisiana Department of Health)
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Karen Sheridan (Psychologist, Louisiana Department of Health)
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Tanya Murphy (Louisiana Department of Health)
Mississippi
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Gay Gipson (Director, Division of Medicaid)
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(601) 359-6094
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Craig Kittrell (PASRR State Lead for MS Department of Mental Health (DMH) )
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(601) 359-5780
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Ruth Gilliam (DMH State Coordinator for MI services)
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ruth.gilliam.msh.state.ms.gov
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601-351-8267
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Deborah Etzold (State Coordinator for IDD Services)
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(601) 359-5777
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New Mexico
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Sandyeva Martinez (PASRR Administrator, New Mexico Department of Health)
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Brenda Martinez (New Mexico Human Services Department)
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Claudia Duran (New Mexico Human Services Department)
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Teresa Larson (New Mexico Department of Health)
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Roberta Duran (New Mexico Department of Health)
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Kresta Opperman (New Mexico Department of Health)
North Carolina
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John Cook (Division of Medical Assistance)
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Johnnie McManus (PASRR Coordinator, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services)
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919-715-2174
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Sabrena Lea (Associate Director, Long Term Services and Supports, Division of Medical Assistance)
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919-855-4365
Oklahoma
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Paula Green (Oklahoma Department of Human Services)
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Ken Jones (Coordinator, Aging and LongTerm Care, Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse)
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405-522-0013
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Tanesha Hooks (Oklahoma Department of Healthcare Authority (Medicaid Authority))
South Carolina
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Brian Hawkins (Department of Disability and Special Needs)
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803-935-6709
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Nicole Mitchell Threatt (Department of Health and Human Services-Community and Facility Services)
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803-898-2590
Tennessee
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Carmelita Hillsman (PASRR/Community Transitional Coordinator, Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD))
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(615) 878-0615
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Kristeena Ashby (Bureau of TennCare Long Term Services and Supports)
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Anita Bertrand
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Kaye Swindell
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Nancy Shanley
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Dennis Temple (Director of PASRR, Older Adult Programs and Disaster Mental Health Programs, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services)
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615-253-5558
Texas
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Geri Willems (Manager, Access, and Intake, Texas Health and Human Services Commission)
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Terry Hernandez
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Valerie Krueger
Reese Carroll
Hayley Turner
Central Region PTAC Call
Colorado
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Obi Agomoh (PASRR Administrator, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing)
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Office: 303-866-6873
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Tricia Stone (IDD PASRR, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing)
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Office: 303-866-2504
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Michelle Voss (OBRA-PASRR Program Manager, Colorado Department of Human Services)
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Cell: 720-646-2881
Illinois
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Roberta Allen (Project Manager, Department of Human Services)
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312-814-6893
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Kelly Cunningham (SMA LTC Director, Department of Healthcare & Family Services)
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217-524-7245
Indiana
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Vanessa Convard (Director of Long-Term Care Transitions, Family & Social Services Administration)
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317-232-4355
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Holly Wimsatt (Director of Client Services, Family & Social Services Administration)
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812-283-1040
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Kelsi Linville (Adults with MHI Program Director, Family & Social Services Administration)
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317-234-6795
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Iowa
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Lila Starr (Iowa Department of Human Services)
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515-281-5318
Kansas
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Dawne Stevenson (PASRR Program Manager, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services)
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785-368-7323
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Anne Yeakley (Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services)
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Susan Cunningham (Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services)
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F Seymour Hunter
Michigan
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Belinda Hawks
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Michelle DeRose
Minnesota
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Larraine Pierce (State Mental Health Authority Contact, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Adult Mental Health)
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651-431-2243
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Jolene Kohn (Department of Human Services, Aging)
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651-431-2579
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Paige Johnson (Pre-Admission Screening Product Manager, Department of Human Services, Aging and Adult Services Division)
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651-431-2602
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Betsy Taplin (State Program Administrator)
Missouri
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Jesse Crum (Dept. of Mental Health)
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Michelle Newberry (Bock Associates)
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Ammanda Ott (Dept. of Health and Senior Services)
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573-526-3632
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Julie Wilson (Dept. of Health and Senior Services)
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Angela Brenner (Dept. of Mental Health)
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Kathy Schafer (Dept. of Mental Health)
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573-751-8080
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Rosie Anderson-Harper (Dept. of Mental Health)
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573-526-5890
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Dawne Votra (Family Support Division)
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573-522-1267
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Vera Brown (Family Support Division)
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573-751-9792
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Shawn Brice (MO HealthNet)
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573-751-5767
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Tara Shahangain (DSS)
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Cassandra Jones (Missouri Medicaid)
Montana
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Jennifer Fox
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Cathy Murphy (Program Support Bureau Chief, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services)
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406-444-1716
Nebraska
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Susan Adams
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Greg Carlson (NF Program Specialist)
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Mikayla Johnson (Division of Behavioral Health)
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Heather Leschinsky
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Dawn Sybrant
North Dakota
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Debbie Baier (North Dakota Department of Human Services)
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Leann Thiel (Medicaid Payment and Reimbursement Services, Medical Services Division., North Dakota Department of Human Services)
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701-328-4893
Ohio
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Terry Watts (Chief, Bureau of PASRR, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services)
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614-466-9796
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Julie Davis (PASRR Program, Department of Medicaid)
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Heidi Clarke (Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities)
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614-466-6187
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Michael Hampton (PASRR Policy Manager, Department of Medicaid)
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Norma Tirado (PASRR Program, Department of Medicaid)
South Dakota
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Jana Doherty
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McKenzie Grim (Division of Behavioral Health Services)
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Mary LeVee (Division of Behavioral Health Services)
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Krista Morris (Division of Long Term Services and Supports)
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Michelle Hudecek (Division of Long Term Services and Supports)
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Beth Dokken (Deputy Division Director, Division of Long Term Services and Supports)
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605-773-3656
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Melanie Boetel
Utah
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Kevin Bagley (Utah Department of Health)
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Tonya Hales (Utah Department of Health)
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801-538-9136
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Angella Pinna (Utah Department of Human of Services)
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Nadia Biasi
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Robert H. Snarr (State Adult Program Manager, Utah Department of Human of Services)
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801-538-4080
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Sheri DeVore (Utah Department of Human of Services)
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385-321-1821
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Erin Lloyd (Utah Department of Health)
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801-538-6979
Wisconsin
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Joanette Robertson
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608-266-0907
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Joyce Allen
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Donna Wrenn
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Donna Riemer
Wyoming
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Sara Rogers (Facilities Manager, Wyoming Department Of Health , Division of Healthcare Financing)
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307-777-7257
Western Region PTAC Call
Alaska
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Jetta Whittaker (Manager, Policy and Program Development Unit, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services)
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Caroline Hogan (Division of Senior and Disabilities Services)
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Moli Atanoa (Division of Senior and Disabilities Services)
Arizona
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Jenna Girdosky (Interm PASRR Coordinator Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS))
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602-417-4503
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Alice Plaxco (PASRR Coordinator, AHCCCS)
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602-364-4645
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Mark Tucker (PASRR Coordinator, AHCCCS)
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602-417-4028
California
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Doug Robins (California Department of Health Care Services)
Hawaii
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Stephanie Guieb
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Kathleen Ishihara (Nurse Consultant, MedQUEST Division)
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808-692-8159
Idaho
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Candace Falsetti
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Arthur Evans
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Michael Case (Program Specialist, Quality Assurance Unit)
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Alexandra Fernandez
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Wayne Nubile
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Annette Wilkinson
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Alexandria Childers-Scott (Idaho Dept. of H&W - Div. of Medicaid - Bureau of Long Term Care)
Nevada
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Lavonne Atkins
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Maki Muroi (Division of Health Care Financing and Policy)
Oregon
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Nirmala Dhar (Older Adult Behavioral Health Coordinator)
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503-945-9715
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Kathryn Nunley (Medicaid Long Term care Mental Health Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Human Services-Aging and People with Disabilities)
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503-947-2309
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Chris Pascual (DHS/OHA/CMS Liaison, Oregon Health Authority)
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503-572-0470
Washington
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Heidi Toda
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Maureen Craig (Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health (BH) PASRR Program)
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360-725-1107
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Terry Hehemann (PASRR Program Manager, Developmental Disabilities Administration)
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360-725-3456
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Beth Loska (Beahvioral Health PASRR Program Manager Medicaid Compliance Review and Analytics Medicaid Program Operations and Integrity)
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360-725-1478