Barbara Smith
Helena,MT
Summary
Recognized thought leader in Medicaid services and support. Skilled at translating and communicating state and federal regulations into plain language, including actionable items and fiscal impact. Experienced with analysis of proposed public policy, focusing on program and operational impacts. Long history of implementing new programs and functional processes. Driven, curious, collaborative, and engaging. A strong blend of policy analysis, communication skills and state legislative expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator, Senior and Long Term Care Division
Montana Department Of Health And Human Services
08.2016 - Current
- Provide leadership for the business operations and government programs assigned to the Division
- Oversight of implementation of Medicaid Long term Services and Supports, Adult Protective Services, and Older American's Act programs
- Statewide subject matter expert for Medicaid long term services and supports
- Experienced in planned and ad hoc state and federal policy analysis, position statements and issue briefs
- Communication of complex, sometimes controversial issues and policies to legislators, executive leadership, staff and stakeholders
Operations Manager, Legislative Fiscal Division
Montana State Legislature
08.2004 - 07.2016
- Owned multiple special projects, such as performance management and evaluation, fiscal and program policy analysis, and legislative training
- Established partnership between division staff and key legislators to integrate fiscal issues into the legislative process
- Streamlined legislative budget process through collaboration with key stakeholders
- Improved reporting for legislative requests, budget and expenditure analysis, interim projects, and the appropriations process
- Communication of complex issues under time constraints
Manager, Children's Special Health Services
Department Of Public Health And Human Services
02.2003 - 07.2004
- Managed team providing direct services, management of specialty clinics, financial assistance and integration into the Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid.
- Prepared annual plan and reports for approval by CMS for Title V programs
- Recruited pediatric specialists to provide clinical services in Montana
Program Manager, Senior and Long Term Care Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
06.1994 - 01.2003
- Managed operations and policy for Medicaid home and community-based programs such as Personal Assistance, Home Health, Hospice and Home Dialysis
- Provided expertise for policy development, reimbursement policies, staff, and provider training to maximize the delivery of medical and support services within budget
- Designed and implemented a performance management process to compare member experience to accepted policies and procedures
- Utilized authorizations, paid claims, and provider payroll data to forecast future service levels and the corresponding cost
- Maximized relationships with providers, consumers, and advocates to manage programs efficiently
Education
BBA, Business Management, BA, Healthcare Administration -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Plain Language Communication
- Adaptability
- Data Visualization
Continuing Education
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Health Care Analytics Certificate
- Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, Performance Management Intensive
- California State University, Sacramento, CA, Legislative Management Institute
References
Provided upon request.
Timeline
Administrator, Senior and Long Term Care Division
Montana Department Of Health And Human Services
08.2016 - Current
Operations Manager, Legislative Fiscal Division
Montana State Legislature
08.2004 - 07.2016
Manager, Children's Special Health Services
Department Of Public Health And Human Services
02.2003 - 07.2004
Program Manager, Senior and Long Term Care Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
06.1994 - 01.2003
BBA, Business Management, BA, Healthcare Administration -
Eastern Washington University
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