Millersville, Maryland – The Coordinating Center is excited to announce Colby Bearch, EdD, MA-M, MA-SF, BA, RN, CDONA, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Compliance Officer, The Coordinating Center, has been appointed by the Maryland Department of Health to serve on the Maryland Interested Parties Advisory Group (IPAG). IPAG was established under MD Health – General Code §15–1202 and corresponding federal regulation, 42 C.F.R. § 447.203. The IPAG will meet to advise and consult on Medicaid payment rate sufficiency, ensuring adequate access to homemaker services, home health aide services, personal care services, and habilitation services funded through the Maryland Medicaid program.
Dr. Bearch, a licensed registered nurse, has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, including clinical administration and quality leadership. As Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Bearch provides executive oversight for The Coordinating Center’s Population Health Division, Quality Improvement and Outcomes Management Division, Facility Operations, Staff Development and organizational policy and accreditation. Dr. Bearch also serves as The Center’s Corporate Compliance Officer and is a standing member of the Accreditation Committee for the organization’s accreditor, the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC).
“We are proud of Colby’s appointment to the Maryland Interested Parties Advisory Group,” said Dr. Teresa Titus-Howard, President and CEO. “His leadership and expertise will help ensure Marylanders living with complex needs have access to high quality care and services.”
“Serving on the Advisory Group is an important opportunity to share insights on Medicaid policy and ensure resources are aligned with the needs of Marylanders living with complex health and social needs. I am honored to serve,” said Mr. Bearch.
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