Health Insurance Coverage in Arizona
| Insurance Company | Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| Website | medicaid.gov |
| Number of Hospitals in Network | 3 |
| Number of Plans Offered | 2 |
2 plans
| Plan Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|
| CHIP | Medicaid |
| State/Public Funded | Medicaid |
No recent news available for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Arizona.
Appointed by Governor Katie Hobbs on December 23, 2022. Served as director of Arizona's Medicaid and CHIP Program. Oversaw acute, behavioral health, and long-term care services and supports for over 2.5 million residents. Advocated for access to quality healthcare and education for underserved populations. Previously CEO of Valle del Sol. Served on various government task forces and boards. Is a 2021 Virginia G. Piper Fellow and an alum of the Hispanic Leadership Institute. Holds a master's degree in social work from Arizona State University. Led reforms to end Medicaid fraud schemes, resulting in significant savings and recoveries. Resigned in May 2025.
Led AHCCCS and was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey in January 2019. Provided strategic direction to agency staff to achieve goals outlined in the 2020 Agency Strategic Plan. Managed critical health care delivery system issues at local, state, and federal levels. Ensured the state secured necessary budgetary and human resources to serve AHCCCS members. Managed all aspects of the agency's business processes and oversaw administrative policies and procedures.
Supports the AHCCCS Director. Assumes agency oversight responsibilities at the discretion of the Director. Serves as an Executive Sponsor of various projects and initiatives. Represents the agency to a wide range of stakeholders. Oversees the majority of the agency operations and is responsible for providing counsel and recommendations to the Director on issues and programs.
Supports the AHCCCS Director. Assumes agency oversight responsibilities at the discretion of the Director. Serves as an Executive Sponsor of various projects and initiatives. Represents the agency to a wide range of stakeholders. Oversees the majority of the agency operations and is responsible for providing counsel and recommendations to the Director on issues and programs. Other staff in the Office of the Director who report to Deputy Director Challacombe include the Health Information Technology Coordinator and a project manager.
Reports to the AHCCCS Director. Sets the agency's clinical strategy and guides major AHCCCS clinical initiatives. Serves as an expert witness on behalf of AHCCCS and the state on legal and regulatory matters involving the provision of medical care services. Assists in resolving member and provider grievances as needed. OOD staff reporting to the CMO include the Pharmacy Administrator, the Dental Director, and a project manager. Leads Clinical Operations.
Leads the Division of Managed Care Services (DMCS) at AHCCCS, as of April 15, 2024.
Leads the Division of Managed Care Compliance (DMCC) at AHCCCS, as of April 15, 2024. The Clinical Resolution Unit and the Policy and Contracts teams moved to this new division.
Is a new position as of May 7, 2024, reporting under Clinical Operations led by Dr. Sara Salek. Oversees Arizona's crisis system, behavioral health network, housing programs, federal grants, and managed care delivery system. Oversees the former Division of Health Care Services (DHCS) which is now two separate divisions.
Chief Legal Officer and interim General Counsel at AHCCCS. Promoted to this new Assistant Deputy Director role. Continues to oversee the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) as well as the new Chief Compliance Officer once that position is filled.