PCG’s Health practice offers in-depth programmatic knowledge and regulatory expertise to help state and municipal health agencies respond to regulatory change, improve access to health care, maximize program revenue, improve business processes, and achieve regulatory compliance. Using industry best practices, PCG’s Health team helps organizations deliver quality services with constrained resources to promote improved client outcomes.

What We Do

For State Health & Medicaid Agencies

See how we can help you increase program revenue, cut costs, and improve compliance with state and federal regulations.

For State Insurance Departments

Let us help you navigate the regulatory landscape, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and implement changes and new requirements with confidence.

For Provider Organizations

Boost your financial performance and compliance with our proven approach to improving claiming practices and operations management.

For COVID-19 Health Services

Together, we can implement the innovative solutions necessary to help public health systems rise to the challenges of COVID-19.

For Health Plans

Optimize your plan’s performance and compliance without sacrificing patient outcomes with our program integrity services.

For Fire and EMS Provider Organizations

Helping fire and emergency medical service agencies improve operational performance, reduce costs, and deliver better outcomes to those in need.

News & Perspectives

PCG hosts “Translating Fire & EMS Operational Challenges into Financial Needs” Webinar

803 days ago

As more fire and EMS departments have been expressing the need for additional funding, countless have struggled through referendums and challenging budget meetings to justify every penny of increase. Public Consulting Group (PCG) is here to provide support to fire and EMS administrators on how to step back from challenges, consider the perspectives of the community, and determine how to communicate operational needs into simple and actionable requests that anyone can understand.

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U.S. Supreme Court Ruled That HHS Wrongfully Cut Medicare Reimbursement for Certain Drugs to Hospitals Serving Low-Income Beneficiaries

985 days ago

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) improperly cut more than $1 billion per year since 2018 in Medicare payments for certain drugs to hospitals serving low-income communities.

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U.S. Supreme Court Decides That States Can Seek Reimbursement for Future Medical Expenses from Medicaid Beneficiaries’ Injury Settlements

994 days ago

On June 6, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in a seven-to-two decision, that the Medicaid statute permits a state to seek reimbursement from settlement payments allocated for future medical care.

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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal by UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Requiring Return of Medicare Overpayments Based on Faulty Diagnoses

1007 days ago

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., leaving in place a federal rule requiring Medicare Advantage plans to return overpayments based upon wrongful diagnoses.

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PCG Awarded CMS Quality Improvement Organization-like Recertification

1085 days ago

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is proud to announce its five-year recertification as a Quality Improvement Organization-like (QIO-like) entity by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A QIO-like entity consists of health quality experts, clinicians, and consumers who work together to improve the quality of care delivered to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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District of Columbia Court of Appeals Panel Requires Medicare Advantage Plans to Return Medicare Overpayments

1302 days ago

On Friday, August 13, 2021, a panel of the D.C. Court of Appeals held that Medicare Advantage private insurers must return potentially billions of dollars in overpayments they receive based on incorrect diagnoses. 

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Meet Our Team

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Joseph Frasca

Director / Technology Consulting

Joe Frasca joined PCG in 2021 and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. He is responsible for service delivery and staff development and is working to build PCG’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and System Integration (SI) service lines...

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Peter Cheesman

Manager / Health

Peter currently directs PCG Health’s systems integration center of excellence, which specializes in the design and deployment of creative technical and data solutions

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Brian Howells

Manager / Human Services

Mr. Howells has been working in government and public sector consulting for more than 11 years. Focused on employment and public assistance programs, Mr. Howells has led a number...

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Stephanie Hack

Director / Resilience and Sustainability

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Mark Schoenberg

Associate Manager / Education

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Brooke Bell

Associate Manager / Education

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James Dachos

Manager / Health

Mr. Dachos, a Manager in our Healthcare Financing Solutions division, has over 12 years of Medicaid and Healthcare experience with PCG. He leads PCG’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) division...

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Fred Forrer

Vice President / Technology Consulting

Fred Forrer joined PCG in 2010 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Fred is responsible for evaluating and overseeing large and complex information technology (IT) projects for state and local governments...

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Tony Curatola

Manager / Health

Mr. Curatola, a Manager with PCG and certified PMP, has more than 29 years of experience in the Information Systems industry with over 22 years in project management and 18 years in Medicaid. 

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Debra Clark

Corporate Facilities Director / Corporate | Facilities

With 25 years of experience at PCG, Ms. Clark has been instrumental in project operations for PCG clients of all sizes and projects of varying scope. Ms. Clark is responsible for compiling data, negotiating...

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Robbie Ammons

Manager / Education

Mr. Ammons has worked for the past 15 years on IEP and Medicaid school-based projects for North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Minnesota, Illinois, Florida and Virginia.

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Ezra Sykes

Associate Manager / Human Services

Mr. Sykes has led numerous complex projects in the public sector that include elements of process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and change...

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Jay Peck

Associate Manager / Health

Mr. Peck has been with PCG for over 13 years, specializing in Medicaid Program Integrity, Quality Improvement, and Beneficiary Due Process. He has successfully led the implementation of...

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Kristin Hunter

Manager / Education

Ms. Hunter has more than 20 years of experience in Medicaid reimbursement optimization projects and the implementation of EDPlan™ in state education agencies (SEAs) and districts across the country.

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Sabrina Wiley

Director of Compensation and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) / Human Capital Management (HCM)

Sabrina is responsible for managing PCG’s Total Rewards Program. She creates competitive compensation and benefits packages, including 401K plans, for staff. The program focuses on offering total rewards that align with PCG’s values, as our organization strives to find the best talent to join our team.

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William S. "Bill" Mosakowski

President / CEO / Corporate

William S. “Bill” Mosakowski is Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Public Consulting Group (PCG), a management consulting, operations and technology firm serving government clients across the US and abroad in health care, human services, and education sectors.

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Heather Gann

Associate Manager / Human Services

Heather Gann is an associate manager for Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Human Services. She joined PCG in 2014 with over 15 years of experience in the field. In her current role, Heather manages all sectors of early childhood—from home visitation to state-funded pre-kindergarten (Pre-K)...

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Jeff Hellzen

Chief Technologist / Technology Consulting

Jeff Hellzen joined PCG in 2001 and serves as a chief technologist of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Jeff is responsible for supporting the team’s operations, including technical oversight of proposals and projects, providing subject matter expertise...

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Laura Pieslewicz

Disaster Services Manager / Resilience and Sustainability

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Amy Howie

Associate Manager / Education

Amy Howie joined PCG in 2013 after 16 years in public education where she served as a special education teacher and building level administrator. As an Associate Manager, Amy consults...

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