Health Insurance Coverage in District of Columbia
| Insurance Company | Department of Medical Assistance Services |
|---|---|
| State | District of Columbia |
| Website | dmas.virginia.gov |
| Number of Hospitals in Network | 0 |
| Number of Plans Offered | 2 |
2 plans
| Plan Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|
| Virginia Medicaid | MEDICAID |
| Virginia Medicaid or other Out-of-State Medicaid | MEDICAID |
Has extensive experience in population health, managed care delivery systems and operations. Previously served as the Deputy for Programs and Operations at DMAS, as well as a health plan executive in both the Medicaid and commercial sectors. Graduate of the City College of New York and Rutgers University School of Law. Currently serves as the President Elect of the National Association of Medicaid Directors and is on the executive committee for the National Association of State Health Policy. Leads and supports the Department's Executive Leadership Team.
Previously served as the executive director of Virginia's Joint Commission on Health Care and staff chair for NCSL's Health and Human Services Standing Committee.
Primary care physician and Regional Chief Medical Officer at JenCare. Born and raised in Norfolk, trained in Richmond, and practiced with the Daily Planet for years, working with vulnerable populations. Has over 30 years of experience in the medical field and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior roles include medical director of a preop clinic and federally qualified health center, vice-president of Medical Affairs at a managed care organization, and chief medical officer of a value-based care organization. Advocates for the underserved by promoting accessibility and patient empowerment. Author of a children's book.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hampton University and a Master of Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Has a strong background in operations, customer service, organizational change, and project management. Previously served as the director of programs and operations at DMAS from 2016 to 2019. Prior to public service, worked at Quality Transportation Services Inc. Attributes success to a passion for helping people and highlights efforts in health equity and DEI, automation of manual processes, an agency-wide compression study, modification of agency policies, increased internal communications, and business continuity during COVID-19.
An introvert who was encouraged into leadership roles. Has worked for the same director throughout her Medicaid career. Embraces her position to empower enrollees' voices and her own. Focused on being authentic in her leadership role. Is a Jamaican-American woman and has learned to hold both identities, which impacts her work.