State Agencies

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Office of Community Relations is re-
sponsible for the Department's minority commu-
nity relations activities. It ensures that equal em-
ployment opportunity is provided in accordance
with directives of the Governor, the Secretary of
Health and Mental Hygiene, and the federal gov-
ernment.

OFFICE OF HEARINGS

William 0. Jensen, Jr., Chief

300 W. Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-2716

The Office of Hearings provides a central hear-
ing office where persons may appeal administra-
tive decisions. It assures such persons an indepen-
dent, fair, and impartial hearing, as a result of
which recommendations are made to the Secre-
tary for action. The Office conducts quasi-judicial
hearings affecting all organizational components
of the Department, local health offices, and vari-
ous institutions on a statewide basis.

OFFICE OF CENTRAL COMMITMENT

Robert Stephens, Chief

201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-2358

The Office of Central Commitment implements
a comprehensive services delivery program for
youth committed to the custody of the Secretary
of Health and Mental Hygiene in accordance
with the provisions of the Court and Judicial Pro-
ceedings Subtitle 3, secs. 800-833, of the Annotat-
ed Code of Maryland. The Office develops depart-
mental placement plans and services for youth in
coordination with the Juvenile Services, Mental
Hygiene, Mental Retardation, Local Health,
Drug Abuse, Alcoholism Control, and Preventive
Medicine administrations.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR
MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

Adele Wilzack, Assistant Secretary

201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-6327

The Assistant Secretary for Medical Care Pro-
grams plans, directs, and evaluates the State/
federal Medical Assistance Program.

Using available resources, the Medical Assis-
tance Program provides access to health care ser-
vices for categorically and medically needy resi-

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dents throughout Maryland. Health care services
include hospital inpatient and outpatient services,
laboratory and X-ray services, nursing facility
services, physician services, and home health care
services. Additional health care services are avail-
able as indicated in the Medical Assistance State
Plan. The Program is implemented by the Policy,
Compliance, and Operations administrations.

The health care expenses of the Program are
federally matched on a 50/50 basis for approxi-
mately 90 percent of the recipients. For the re-
maining 10 percent, Program services are funded
totally by State and local funds.

POLICY ADMINISTRATION

Charles Putnam, Director

300 W. Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-6339

This Administration reviews and develops pro-
gram policies and regulations.

COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION

Lawrence R. Payne, Director

300 W. Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-6367

This Administration assures that health care
services are effectively utilized.

OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION

Jerome Niport, Director

201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-2628

This Administration develops and maintains
systems for the prompt and accurate reimburse-
ment of claims submitted by approved providers
of health care services.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE

Provider Representatives: Lee B. Bernhardt, 1983;
Peter Borchardt, 1983; Carmalyn Dorsey, 1983;
Kathleen Grau, 1983; Benjamin Kimbers,
1983; John Braxton, 1984; Joseph LaAsmar,
1984; James McCaslin, 1984; Philip Piasecki,
1984; Melvin Rubin, 1984; Joyce Boyd, 1985;
Richard Buck, 1985; James Harvey, 1985; Har-
ry Klinefelter, 1985.

Consumer Representatives: Rose Goodman, 1983;
Shirley Marcus, 1983; Mary Plonk, 1983;