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regulatory and budgetary proposals and transmits
that information to the Governor's Washington,
D.C., Office.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairperson: Jack Bovaird, 1989

Providers appointed by Secretary of Health &
Mental Hygiene: Linda Clark, R.N., 1989;
Jacqueline Fassett, 1989; Benjamin Kimbers, Jr.,
D.D.S., 1989; Edward Matricardi, 1989; Denise
Noll, 1989; Michael Rashid, 1989; John Braxton,
Jr., M.D., 1990; Beverly Paul, 1990; Raymond
Brodie, Jr., M.D., 1991; Steve Diamond, 1991;
Helen B. McAllister, MD., 1991; Diane Pederson,
1991; Michael J. Weinfeld, 1991.

Consumers appointed by Secretary of Health &
Mental Hygiene: Eileen Leaman, 1989; Caren
Berry, 1990; Jean Dockhom, 1990; Dorothy
Egbert, 1990; Jacqueline Lynch, 1990; Ethel Pace,
1990; Rosemary Atkinson, 1991; Kathryn
Cannon, 1991; Phyllis Colston, 1991; Dorothy
Council, 1991; David Klein, 1991; Denise
Wheatley Rowe, 1991.

Ex officio: Nelson J. Sabarini,for Secretary of Health
& Mental Hygiene; Gloria Washington, for Secretary
of Human Resources; Harold Klinefelter, M.D.,
consultant.

Staff: Mary Pat Lowe 225-6518

The Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
was created for the Medicaid Program by the Sec-
retary of Health and Mental Hygiene in accordance
with the federal Social Security Act (sec.
1902A(22)). The Committee advises and consults
with the Deputy Secretary for Health Care Policy,
Finance, and Regulation.

Composed of health care providers and consum-
ers, the Committee is appointed for three-year
terms by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hy-
giene. Members serve on one of several subcommit-
tees, which review pending legislation, Rve-Year
Plan objectives, or special programs.

POLICY AND HEALTH STATISTICS
ADMINISTRATION

Mary Stuart, Director

201 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-5806

The Policy and Health Statistics Administration
originated as the Office of Policy Analysis and Pro-
gram Evaluation. It was renamed and reorganized
by the Department in 1988. The Administration is
responsible for the development and implementa-
tion of priority projects, and the compilation of
health statistics required by the Department. The

Administration devises initiatives and conducts
technical analyses needed to address Departmental,
gubernatorial, or legislative concerns. It analyzes
evaluations and statistics for policy decisions. The
Administration works through three Divisions:
Health Statistics; Health Systems Analysis; and
Project Planning and Coordination.

DIVISION OF HEALTH STATISTICS
Jean Warthen, Ph.D., Director 225-5950

The Division of Health Statistics began in 1969
as the Center for Health Statistics. It was reorgan-
ized and renamed in 1988. The Division publishes
annual vital statistics and population estimates for
the State. To highlight significant trends and find-
ings, the Division analyzes and reports annually on
the health status of Maryland residents. It provides
statistical analysis and advice to programs on studies
and systems development. The Division publishes
annual and special reports on these topics.

DIVISION OF HEALTH SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Vacancy, Chief 225-5213

DIVISION OF PROJECT PLANNING AND
COORDINATION

Arlene Stephenson, Chief 225-5810

MEDICAL CARE COMPLIANCE
ADMINISTRATION

Lawrence R. Payne, Director

300 W Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 225-1582

By developing and implementing procedures to
monitor and control the delivery of health care
services, the Medical Care Compliance Administra-
tion assures that Medicaid benefits are effectively
used. The Administration designs computer appli-
cations to detect aberrant practices; administers
systems to preauthorize costly or abused services;
and investigates and refers fraudulent activities for
prosecution. By recovering reimbursements from
all liable third parties, the Administration also en-
sures that Medicaid is the payor of last resort.

The Administration is organized into five Divi-
sions: Acute Care Services; Long-Term Care; Med-
ical Assistance Recoveries; Utilization and
Eligibility Review; and Adjunct Services.

DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES
Stanley H. Freedman, Chief 225-1722

- DIVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE
Samuel Colgain, Chief 225-1712