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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE

[photo, 201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland] 201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2399
(410) 767-6500
(410) 767-6860 (public information)
1-877-463-3464 (toll free, Maryland)
e-mail: healthmd@dhmh.state.md.us
fax: (410) 767-6489
tdd: 1-800-735-2258 (toll free)
web: www.dhmh.state.md.us

201 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, November 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Nelson J. Sabatini, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (410) 767-6505

Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-6510
Arlene H. Stephenson, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services (410) 767-5024
Richard A. Proctor, Executive Officer (410) 767-6506
Daniel J. O'Brien, Jr., Principal Counsel (410) 767-1861

Agencies

Budget

Functions

Historical Evolution

Organizational Chart

Organizational Structure

Origin

Reports
  • Disability Services: 1-800-638-8864 (toll free)
  • Health Care
  • Health Hotlines
  • Health Hot Topics: 1-866-866-2769 (toll free, 24-hour-a-day)
  • Medical Assistance (Medicaid): 1-800-685-5861 (toll free)
  • Pharmacy Assistance: 1-800-492-1974 (toll free)
  • Smoking Stops Here: 1-866-463-4373 (toll free)

    ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

    OFFICE OF SECRETARY

    (M00A01, formerly 32.01.01)
    FY2004 appropriation: $35,647,560
    FY2004 authorized positions: 412.4
    Nelson J. Sabatini, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
    (appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent) (410) 767-6505
    e-mail: nsabatini@dhmh.state.md.us

          STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
          Staff: Andrew J. Hannon (410) 767-6716

          Appointed by Governor:
          Sally B. Dolch, Chair (chosen by Team)
          Jennifer B. Bodine, Esq.; Thomas Bowers; Susan Allen Daddio; Nerita Estampador-Ulep, M.D.; Carolyn J. Fowler, Ph.D.; Patricia Lee Kirby, Ph.D.; Richard Lichenstein, M.D.; Dorothy K. Marge, Ph.D.; Pierre V. Mooney; Albert E. Rolle, M.D.; Barbara Roque; John D. Rusinko; Anntinette D. Williams.

          Representing State Infant Death Syndrome Information & Counseling Program: Donna Becker

          Ex officio: J. Joseph Curran, Jr., Attorney General; Nelson J. Sabatini, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Christopher J. McCabe, Secretary of Human Resources; Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., Secretary of Juvenile Services; Thomas E. (Tim) Hutchins, Secretary of State Police; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; M. Teresa Garland, Esq., Special Secretary for Children, Youth, & Families; David R. Fowler, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner; Peter F. Luongo, Ph.D., Director, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Administration; Geneva G. Sparks, Deputy Director, Division of Vital Records; Joel J. Todd, Esq., designee of President, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association.

          PANEL TO REVIEW OFF-LABEL USES OF DRUGS
          Staff: John W. Southard, M.D. (410) 767-6778

          Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
          David S. Ettinger, M.D., Chair

          PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE COUNCIL
          Lee Williamson, Coordinator (410) 767-5190

          Chair: Nelson J. Sabatini, Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene

          Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Carolyn K. Brown; Deborah I. Chang; Barry Chapman; Thomas W. Davis; John G. Folkemer; Asa (Jack) Frost; Nancy Hall; Joyce L. Harper; Roger L. Harrell; Ronald R. J. Hendler; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; James P. Johnson; Linda Jones; Larry L. Leitch; Cynthia M. Pellegrino; Debra Perry; Jonathan R. Seeman; Carol Tolbert; Lee Williamson.

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    James P. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer (410) 767-6065
    e-mail: johnsonj@dhmh.state.md.us

    OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH & HEALTH DISPARITIES

    Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H., Director (410) 767-7117
    e-mail: husseinc@dhmh.state.md.us
    web: www.mdhealthdisparities.org

    EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

    Richard A. Proctor, Executive Officer (410) 767-6505
    e-mail: proctorr@dhmh.state.md.us

    OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY

    (MOOA0103, formerly M00P0301, formerly 32.16.03)
    FY2004 appropriation: $14,087,808
    FY2004 authorized positions: 188.8
    Carol Benner, Director (410) 402-8002
    e-mail: cbenner@dhmh.state.md.us
    web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/ohcq

    OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

    Thomas V. Russell, Acting Inspector General (410) 767-5784
    e-mail: tvrussell@dhmh.state.md.us

          INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
          Pamela T. Owens, Executive Director (410) 767-6039
          e-mail: owensp@dhmh.state.md.us

          Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
          Bonnie Birkel, Chair
          Patricia M. Alt, Ph.D.; Mack Bonner, M.D.; Martin Cruise, Sr.; Lance B. Gifford; Robert L. Hayman, Jr., Ph.D.; Brian M. Hepburn, M.D.; Marianne J. Moran, Ph.D.; Judith Sykes, Esq.

    HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

    (M00A0104, formerly M00P0204, formerly 32.16.02.04)
    FY2004 appropriation: $7,584,013
    FY2004 authorized positions: 72.5
    Elizabeth O. Groninger, Liaison (410) 764-4793
    e-mail: groninge@dhmh.state.md.us

      STATE ACUPUNCTURE BOARD
      Penny K. Heisler, Administrator (410) 764-4766
      1-800-530-2481 (toll free)
      e-mail: acup@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/bacc

      Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms:
      Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term)
      Julie S. J. Lee, 2003; Haiyang Li, 2004; David C. Paton, 2004; Sheryl B. Martin, 2005; Eric Serejski, 2005; Barbara Sue Cronin, 2006; Tyme Michael Gigliotti, 2006.

      STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS, & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
      Barbara A. Curtis, Administrator (410) 764-4725
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: cresicc@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/boardsahs

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
      Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
      Timothy L. Drake, 2004; Robert J. Perkins, 2004; Richard M. Robinson, 2004; Sharon W. Sorenson, 2004; Timothy P. Creagan, Esq., 2005; W. Stephen Seipp, 2005; Carol Q. Lynch, 2006; Paul B. Siegmund, 2006; Hinrich Staecker, M.D., 2006; Milton G. Yoder, M.D., 2006; Caroline H. Aland, 2007; Jennifer Y. Lowe, 2007; Kimberly Webster, 2007.

      STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
      James J. Vallone, Administrator (410) 764-4726
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: vallonej@dhmh.state.md.us
      fax: (410) 358-1879
      web: www.mdchiro.org

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene and Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
      Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
      Marc M. Gamerman, D.C., 2005; Issie L. Shelton Jenkins, Esq., 2006; Margaret E. Renzetti, D.C., 2006; Edward B. Ashton, D.C., 2007; Mary Anne Frizzera-Hucek, 2008; Kay B. O'Hara, D.C., 2008; Duane R. Sadula, D.C., 2008.

      STATE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS & THERAPISTS
      F. Aileen Taylor, Administrator (410) 764-4732
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: taylorai@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/bopc/

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
      JoAnn Faber, Chair (chosen by Board in Dec., 1-year term), 2004
      Leonard J. Habersham, 2004; Anthony L. Hill, Ph.D., 2004; Alice Sue Cooper-Lee, 2005; Paul Duncan, 2005; Ronald L. Rogers, 2005; Deborah G. Haskins, Ph.D., 2006; Katherine E. Oakes, Ph.D., 2006; Sonja M. Williams, 2006.

      Patricia Weathersbee, Advisor to Board (appointed by Governor)

      STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
      Christine V. Hobbs, Administrator (410) 402-8518
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: hobbsc@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/dental/

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      W. King Smith, D.D.S., President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2004
      Melinda Evans, 2004; Barry D. Lyon, D.D.S., 2004; Cheryl Bruce, 2005; Barbara J. Faltz Jackson, 2005; May Nicholas-Holmes, D.D.S., 2005; Zeno W. St. Cyr II, 2005; Jane S. Casper, 2006; James P. Goldsmith, D.M.D., 2006; Eric A. Katkow, D.D.S., 2006; Elaine M. Miginsky, D.D.S., 2006; Frank A. LaParle, D.D.S., 2007; John T. Modic, D.D.S., 2007; Geraldine M. Seager, 2007; David Allen Williams, D.D.S., 2007; one vacancy.

      STATE BOARD OF DIETETIC PRACTICE
      James T. Merrow, Administrator (410) 764-4733
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: merrowj@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmd.state.md.us/bodietpract/

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene and Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
      Vacancy, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term)
      Dana G. Laake, 2005; William E. Lambert, 2005; Charles A. Salter, Ph.D., 2005; Tiffani L. Hays, 2006; Caren B. Hoffberger, 2006; Gwendolyn W. Pla, Ph.D., 2006; Paul E. Araujo, Ph.D., 2008; Doris F. Henning, 2008; Debra D. Schulze, 2008; one vacancy.

      STATE COMMISSION ON KIDNEY DISEASE
      Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4799
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: schwarte@dhmh.state.md.us

      Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
      Jeffrey C. Fink, M.D., Chair (chosen by Commission in July, 1-year term), 2004
      Roland G. Einhorn, M.D., 2004; Joseph A. Eustace, M.D., 2004; Jose R. S. Almario, M.D., 2005; Dean R. Taylor, 2005; Kenneth B. Yim, M.D., 2005; Marianne B. Andrews, 2006; Isaac Joe, Jr., Esq., 2006; Tracey Mooney, 2006; Terencia E. Davenport, 2007; Margaret K. Pozefsky, 2007; two vacancies.

      STATE BOARD OF MORTICIANS
      Elizabeth O. Groninger, Executive Director (410) 764-4792
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: groninge@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/bom

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
      Gregory A. Harthausen, Sr., President (chosen by Board in May, 2-year term), 2006
      R. Noel Brady, 2005; William Kirk Burbage, 2005; David L. Hovatter, 2005; Donald V. Borgwardt, 2006; Marshall W. Jones, Jr., 2006; Vernon L. Strayhorn, Sr., 2006; Michael D. Kruger, 2007; Faye C. Peterson, 2007; Jeffrey B. Pope, 2007; Michael J. Ruck, Sr., 2007; Gladys A. Sewell, 2007; one vacancy.

      STATE BOARD OF NURSING
      (MOOA0105, formerly M00P0205)
      FY2004 appropriation: $4,945,425
      FY2004 authorized positions: 48
      Donna M. Dorsey, R.N., Executive Director (410) 585-1923
      1-888-202-9861 (toll free)
      e-mail: mbon@erols.com
      web: www.mbon.org

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Jane A. Garvin, R.N., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2004
      Joan McGarvey-Hovatter, R.N., 2004; Mary W. Bolt, Ph.D., 2005; Willie Bertha Boyd, 2005; Mildred Z. Kashmere, R.N., 2005; Nancy D. Adams, 2006; Kathleen R. Alascia, 2006; David Brown, Jr., 2006; Earlene B. Merrill, Ed.D., 2006; Karen D. Sellers, 2006; Charles J. Gast, 2008.

      STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
      Howard E. White, Executive Director (410) 764-4750
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: hannigap@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/bonha

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Joyce A. Malin, R.N., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2005
      Vacancy, Vice-Chair (chosen by Governor)
       James S. Davis, 2005; Janice E. Mattare, 2005; Gloria W. Boddie-Epps, 2006; Geraldine Greene, 2006; Timothy A. Johnson, 2006; Cheryle A. Mines, 2006; Arthur N. Rogers III, 2006; Nancy H. Ferrone, 2008; Paul E. Joyce, 2008; Stanley H. Snow, Esq., 2008; one vacancy.

      STATE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE
      Donna M. Ashman, Executive Director (chosen by Board) (410) 402-8560
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: mdotbd@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: http://mdotboard.org

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Joyce Carla Farrington, O.T.R./L., Co-Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2007
      Vacancy, Co-Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
      Claudia A. McInerney, O.T.R./L., 2004; Deborah V. Craig, O.T.R./L., 2005; Thaddeus M. Felton, 2005; Cynthia A. McKoin, 2006; Pastor Nathaniel Johnson, 2007; Linda M. Leimbach, 2007.

      STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
      Patricia G. Bennett, Administrator (410) 764-4710
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: optometry@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: http://mdoptometryboard.org/

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Anthony M. Glasser, O.D., President (chosen by Board in July, 2-year term), 2004
      Irwin Azman, O.D., 2004; Delores G. Hobbs, 2004; Jeanne A. Murphy, O.D., 2005; David D. Reed, O.D., 2006; Lillie Price Wesley, Esq., 2006; Allan Brull, O.D., 2007.

      STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
      Laverne G. Naesea, Executive Director (410) 764-4755
      1-800-542-4964 (toll free)
      e-mail: mdbop@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/pharmacyboard

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer member also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Melvin N. Rubin, President (chosen by Board, 1-year term), 2005
      Ramona McCarthy Hawkins, 2005; Raymond C. Love, Pharm.D., 2005; John H. Balch, 2006; Christiaan P. Blake, 2006; Donald K. Yee, 2006 Joseph A. DeMino, 2007; Jeanne G. Furman, 2007; Mark Levi, 2007; Margie Anne Bonnett, 2008; Mayer Handelman, 2008; Donald W. Taylor, 2008.

      STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
      Ann E. Tyminski, Executive Director (410) 764-4752
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: tyminska@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/bphte

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Margery F. Rodgers, Chair (chosen by Board in Aug., 1-year term), 2006
      Natalie A. McIntyre, 2004; Edward J. Lyons, 2005; John P. Shober, 2005; Penelope J. Lescher, 2006; B. Darren Burns, Esq., 2007; Shirley L. Leeper, 2007; Lois V. Rosedom-Boyd, 2008.

      STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
      (MO0A0106, formerly M00P0206)
      FY2004 appropriation: $6,193,505
      FY2004 authorized positions: 62
      C. Irving Pinder, Jr., Executive Director (410) 764-4777
      1-800-492-6836 (toll free)
      e-mail: bpqa@erols.com
      web: www.mbp.state.md.us

      Margaret T. Anzalone, Deputy Director (410) 764-4780
      e-mail: manzalone@dhmh.state.md.us

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene & Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
      Harry C. Knipp, M.D., Chair (chosen by Board), 2005
      J. Ramsay Farah, M.D., 2005; Ruth A. Robinson, D.O., 2005; Theresa C. Rohrs, 2005; Harold A. Rose, 2005; Moises Z. Fraiman, M.D., 2006; F. Michael Gloth III, M.D., 2006; Samuel K. Himmelrich, Sr., 2006; Anil Sanghera, M.D., 2006; David B. Swoap, 2006; Evelyn T. Beasley, 2007; Habib A. Bhutta, M.D., 2007; Frank M. Calia, M.D., 2007; Robert G. Hennessey, M.D., 2007; Carol L. Samuel-Botts, M.D., 2007; Frank D. Boston, Jr., 2008; Paul T. Elder, M.D., 2008; Paul R. Fleury, M.D., 2008; Cheryl A. McCally, Esq., 2008; Nallan C. Ramakrishna, M.D., 2008; Susan T. Strahan, M.D., 2008.

          PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
          K. Noel Spindler, Administrative Specialist (410) 764-4768

          RESPIRATORY CARE & RADIATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
          Fannie B. Yorkman, Administrative Specialist (410) 764-4764

          CUSTOMER DATABASE MAINTENANCE
          Karen E. Robinson, Supervisor (410) 764-4707

      STATE BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS
      Eva H. Schwartz, Executive Director (410) 764-4784
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: schwarte@dhmh.state.md.us

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 5-year terms:
      Vacancy, President (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)
      Charles A. Avent, Jr., 2004; Ira M. Deming, D.P.M., 2004; Dennis M. Weber, D.P.M., 2004; Ernestine Jones Jolivet, 2005; Brian Kashan, D.P.M., 2005; Ira J. Gottlieb, D.P.M., 2006; David J. Freedman, D.P.M., 2007.

      STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
      Joe F. Compton, Administrator (410) 764-4786
      1-877-463-3464 (toll free)
      e-mail: comptonj@dhmh.state.md.us

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene and with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
      William D. A. Musick, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2005
      Adele E. Hammerman, 2004; Christine H. Carrington, Ph.D., 2005; John L. McLaughlin, Ph.D., 2005; Barbara Ann Green, 2006; Arthur M. Horton, Jr., Ed.D., 2006; Marla M. Sanzone, Ph.D., 2006; Douglas E. Johnson-Greene, Ph.D., 2008; P. Gayle O'Callaghan, Psy.D., 2008.

      STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
      William R. Fleming III, Executive Director (410) 764-4788
      1-877-526-2541 (toll free)
      e-mail: flemingw@dhmh.state.md.us
      web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/bswe

      Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
      Emanuel Mandel, A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W.-C., Chair (chosen by Board in Nov., 2-year term), 2007
      John J. Sangiovanni, L.G.S.W., 2005; Laurie T. Thomas, 2005; Cherie Cannon, L.C.S.W.-C., 2006; Wanda W. Moore, L.C.S.W.-C., 2006; Mary C. Burke, L.C.S.W.-C., 2007; Isadora R. Hare, L.C.S.W., 2007; Yvonne M. Perret, L.C.S.W.-C., 2007; Solomon O. Akwara, 2008; Stephanie E. Sharpe, L.G.S.W., 2008; one vacancy.

    HEALTH CARE FINANCING

    web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/html/hcfinan.htm

          MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE
          Staff: Carrol D. Barnes (410) 767-5806
          e-mail: barnesc@dhmh.state.md.us

          Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene to 4-year terms:
          Lynda E. Meade, Chair (chosen by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene), 2004

          Cynthia Demarest; Lori Doyle; Mark Levi; Miguel McInnis; Jacquelyn Rose, M.D. Terms expire 2003.

          Irona Pope. Term expires 2004.

          Virginia Keane, M.D.; Frances Knoll; Thomas Myers; David Ward. Terms expire 2005.

          Gisele Booker; Michael Douglas; Harry S. Goodman, D.M.D.; Kevin Lindamood; Peter Perini; Charles I. Shubin, M.D.; Josie Thomas; Kate Tumulty, R.N. Terms expire 2006.

          Appointed by Senate President: John J. Hafer; Delores G. Kelley. Terms expire 2004.

          Appointed by House Speaker: Mary Ann Love; Shirley Nathan-Pulliam. Terms expire 2004.

          Ex officio: Kevin M. McGuire, designee of Secretary of Human Resources; Barbara Gill McLean, Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission; Frances B. Phillips, R.N., designee of Maryland Association of County Health Officers.

            HEALTHCHOICE RARE & EXPENSIVE CASE-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL
            Staff: Amanda Folson (410) 767-5806

            Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
            Don Blanchon, Chair
            Virginia A. Dulaney, M.D.; Lola C. Matz, M.D.; Charles I. Shubin, M.D.

            HEALTHCHOICE SPECIAL-NEEDS CHILDREN ADVISORY COUNCIL
            Staff: Mary G. Mussman, M.D. (410) 767-5468
            e-mail: mmussman@dhmh.state.md.us

            Linda R. O'Hara (410) 455-6533
            e-mail: lindao@chpdm.umbc.edu

            Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene:
            Thomas Stengel, Co-Chair
            Josie Thomas, Co-Chair
            Carol Ann Baglin, Ed.D.; Don Blanchon; David Bromberg, M.D.; George Dover, M.D.; Gary Goldstein, M.D.; Shirley Grant, M.D.; Wilson Howard; Catriona Johnson; Linda E. Mouzon; Susan Panny, M.D.; Jay A. Perman, M.D.; Susan J. Tucker; Albert Zachik, M.D.; two vacancies.

    MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

    (M00R0101, formerly 32.18.01.01)
    FY2004 appropriation: $8,217,649
    FY2004 authorized positions: 67.1
    Barbara Gill McLean, Executive Director (410) 764-3563
    1-877-245-1762 (toll free)
    e-mail: bmclean@mhcc.state.md.us
    fax: (410) 358-1236
    web: www.mhcc.state.md.us

    Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
    Donald E. Wilson, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2004
    Walter E. Chase, Sr., 2004; Jeffrey D. Lucht, 2004; George S. Malouf, Sr., M.D., 2004; Ernest B. Crofoot, 2005; Larry Ginsburg, 2005; Marc E. Zanger, 2005; Debra H. Risher, 2006; Constance F. Row, 2006; Stephen J. Salamon, 2006; Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D., 2007; Robert E. Nicolay, 2007; Clifton Toulson, Jr., 2007.

          AMBULATORY SURGICAL-FACILITY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
          Contact: Jean Moody-Williams (410) 764-8789

          Appointed by Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission:
          Barbara Gill McLean, Chair
          Jerry Henderson; Andrea Hyatt; Deron Johnson; Lawrence Pinkner, M.D.; Barbara Smith.

          HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
          Contact: Jean Moody-Williams (410) 764-8789

          Appointed by Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission:
          Barbara Gill McLean, Chair
          Carol Benner; Robert Brooks; Frank Chase; Steven S. Cohen; Barbara Epke; Anne Irving; William F. Minogue, M.D.; C. Daniel Mullins, Ph.D.; Marla T. Oros; Stephen M. Ports; Laurie Thomas; Kathleen White, Ph.D.; Albert Wu, M.D.

          INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
          Contact: David Sharp (410) 764-3578

          Appointed by Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Commission:
          Neil R. Powe, M.D., Chair
          Judy Ball, Ph.D.; Lucinda Brittingham; L. Timothy Caslin; Frank Chase; Sally Duran; Helen Gordon, M.D.; Jeffrey S. Janofsky, M.D.; Shannah Koss; Diane L. Matuszak, M.D.; Richard I. McKinney, Ph.D.; Charles Shafer, J.D.

          NURSING-HOME PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GUIDE STEERING COMMITTEE
          Contact: Jean Moody-Williams (410) 764-8789

          Appointed by Maryland Health Care Commission:
          Barbara Gill McLean, Chair
          Patricia L. Bayliss; Carol Benner; Frank Chase; Joan Christian; Mary E. Johantgen, Ph.D.; Judith Kasper, Ph.D.; Danna Kauffman; William F. Minogue, M.D.; Karen McNally; Carol Purkins; Ann Schiff.

        ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
        Bridget Zombro, Associate Deputy Director (410) 764-3558
        e-mail: bzombro@mhcc.state.md.us

        LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
        Jane E. Pilliod, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3839
        Joel L. Tornari, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3451
        Suellen Wideman, Assistant Attorney General (410) 764-3326

        COST & QUALITY ANALYSIS
        Linda Bartnyska, Chief (410) 764-3782

        DATABASE & APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
        Leslie LaBrecque, Chief (410) 764-3583

        ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) PROGRAMS & PAYER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
        David Sharp, Chief (410) 764-3578

        NETWORK OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS
        Lee Nelson, Chief (410) 764-3486

        ACUTE & AMBULATORY CARE SERVICES
        Patricia G. Cameron, Chief (410) 764-3328

        CERTIFICATE OF NEED
        Susan Panek, Chief (410) 764-3282

        LONG-TERM CARE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
        Linda Cole, Chief (410) 764-3337

        SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
        Dolores Sands, Chief (410) 764-3371

        BENEFITS ANALYSIS
        Gerard Petrik, Chief (410) 764-3449

        FACILITY QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
        Jean Moody-Williams, Chief (410) 764-8789

        HMO QUALITY & PERFORMANCE
        Joyce Burton, Chief (410) 764-8789

        LEGISLATIVE & SPECIAL PROJECTS
        Kristin Helfer Koester, Chief (410) 764-3375

    STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

    (M00R0102, formerly 32.18.01.02)
    FY2004 appropriation: $57,030,240
    FY2004 authorized positions: 28.6
    Robert B. Murray, Executive Director
    (appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission with Governor's approval) (410) 764-2605
    e-mail: murrayr@hscrc.state.md.us
    web: www.hscrc.state.md.us

    Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
    Irvin W. Kues, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2006
    Don S. Hillier, 2004; Larry L. Grosser, 2005; Samuel Lin, M.D., Ph.D., 2005; Trudy R. Hall, M.D., 2006; Michael J. Eusebio, 2007; Kevin J. Sexton, 2007.

    Stephen M. Ports, Principal Deputy Director (410) 764-2605
    e-mail: sports@hscrc.state.md.us

        METHODOLOGY
        Andy Udom, Associate Director (410) 764-2605

        POLICY ANALYSIS & RESEARCH
        Valerie J. Shearer, Associate Director (410) 764-2673
        e-mail: vshearer@hscrc.state.md.us

    OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES

    (M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
    FY2004 appropriation: $20,012,929
    FY2004 authorized positions: 184.1
    Susan J. Tucker, Executive Director (410) 767-1432
    e-mail: tuckers@dhmh.state.md.us

        DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT SERVICES
        Peter C. deFries, Chief (410) 767-3520
        e-mail: defries@dhmh.state.md.us

        DIVISION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
        Vacancy, Chief (410) 767-1442

    OFFICE OF OPERATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, & PHARMACY

    (M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
    FY2004 appropriation: $26,895,229
    FY2004 authorized positions: 334.2
    Joseph E. Davis, Executive Director (410) 767-5400
    e-mail: davisj@dhmh.state.md.us

    Mary DeHart, Chief of Staff (410) 767-5234
    e-mail: mdehart@dhmh.state.md.us

            Recipient hotline: (410) 767-5800
            1-800-492-5231 (toll free)

            MAC provider hotline: (410) 767-5460
            1-800-934-6704 (toll free)

            Medicaid provider hotline: (410) 767-5503
            1-800-445-1159 (toll free)

          ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
          Mary C. Corddry, Chief (410) 767-1463

          ELIGIBILITY TRAINING & LOCAL OPERATIONS
          Mary A. King, Chief (410) 767-1463

          MARYLAND CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM
          Nancy P. Dieter, Chief (410) 767-8392

          MEDICAL QUALITY CONTROL & PROGRAM INTEGRITY
          Theresa Carrington, Chief (410) 767-1391

            LEGAL UNIT
            Michael D. Levine, Esq., Special Counsel (410) 767-1764

          DIVISION OF PROVIDER RELATIONS
          Kimberly Folkes, Chief (410) 767-3382

          DIVISION OF PROVIDER SERVICES
          Leona Spencer, Chief (410) 767-6449

    OFFICE OF PLANNING & FINANCE

    (M00Q0105)
    FY2004 appropriation: $9,258,881
    FY2004 authorized positions: 55.8
    John G. Folkemer, Executive Director (410) 767-5806
    e-mail: folkemerj@dhmh.state.md.us
    fax: (410) 333-7505

    Stacey R. Davis, Special Assistant (410) 767-5954
    e-mail: srdavis@dhmh.state.md.us

        BUDGET/PROGRAM ANALYSIS
        James A. Miller, Associate Director (410) 767-5427
        e-mail: millerj@dhmh.state.md.us

        MANAGEMENT
        Vacancy, Associate Director (410) 767-5186

        REVENUE/ACCOUNTING
        Henry J. Fitzer, Associate Director (410) 767-5186
        e-mail: fitzerh@dhmh.state.md.us

    OPERATIONS

    (M00C0101, formerly 32.03.01.01)
    FY2004 appropriation: $12,384,300
    FY2004 authorized positions: 172.8
    Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-6510

    Brendan Clifford, Special Assistant (410) 767-0896
    Lisa J. Ellis, Special Assistant (410) 767-6510

          BOARD OF REVIEW
          Contact: Carlene Rhames-Jowers (410) 767-6499
          e-mail: br@dhmh.state.md.us
          web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/br/

          Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 3-year terms:
          Joy C. Naden, Chair (chosen by Governor from public members), 2006
          William L. Callahan, Jr., Esq., 2005; Harmindar K. Gill, M.D., 2005; Jacqueline C. Mashin, 2005; Yolanda M. Welch, 2006; Betty M. Coleman, 2007; Anne R. Cullen, 2007.

          ANNAPOLIS OFFICE
          Carolyn Rowell-Gillespie, Manager (410) 260-3190

    GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

    (M00C0104, formerly 32.03.01.04)
    FY2004 appropriation: $7,229,629
    FY2004 authorized positions: 87
    Robert W. Beasman, Director (410) 767-5830
    e-mail: beasmanr@dhmh.state.md.us
    web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/gsa

    OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

    Janet S. Nugent, Director (410) 767-5423
    e-mail: nugents@dhmh.state.md.us
    web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/psa

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR
    Wayne C. Howard, Deputy Director (410) 767-1251
    e-mail: howardw@dhmh.state.md.us

      CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION DIVISION
      Christine M. Brigandi, Chief (410) 767-6417

      RECRUITMENT & TESTING DIVISION
      Joseph H. Elliot, Chief (410) 767-1251
      e-mail: elliotj@dhmh.state.md.us

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR
    Mark Webner, Deputy Director (410) 767-5423
    e-mail: webnerm@dhmh.state.md.us

      EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION
      Harold Young III, Esq., Chief (410) 767-5466

      EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
      Beth Reid, Chief (410) 767-6403

    INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION

    (M00C0103, formerly 32.03.01.03)
    FY2004 appropriation: $7,234,144
    FY2004 authorized positions: 93.9
    Asa (Jack) Frost, Director & Chief Information Officer (410) 767-6830
    e-mail: frosta@dhmh.state.md.us
    web: www.dhmh.state.md.us/irma/

      COMPUTER OPERATIONS DIVISION
      Dorothy Rice, Chief (410) 767-7024

      INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
      J. Michael Compton, Chief (410) 767-6989

      INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT DIVISION
      Michael Bilbo, Chief (410) 767-6834
      e-mail: bilbom@dhmh.state.md.us

      POLICY, PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
      Tammy K. Balzano, Chief (410) 767-5990
      e-mail: tbalzano@dhmh.state.md.us

    VITAL STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

    Isabelle L. Horon, Dr.P.H., Director (410) 767-5950
    e-mail: horoni@dhmh.state.md.us
    web: www.mdpublichealth.org/vsa/index.html

    PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

    AIDS ADMINISTRATION

    ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION

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    FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

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    MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION

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