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.
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PCG hosts “Translating Fire & EMS Operational Challenges into Financial Needs” Webinar
691 days agoAs 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.
ReadMoreU.S. Supreme Court Ruled That HHS Wrongfully Cut Medicare Reimbursement for Certain Drugs to Hospitals Serving Low-Income Beneficiaries
874 days agoOn 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.
ReadMoreU.S. Supreme Court Decides That States Can Seek Reimbursement for Future Medical Expenses from Medicaid Beneficiaries’ Injury Settlements
883 days agoOn 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.
ReadMoreU.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal by UnitedHealth Group, Inc. Requiring Return of Medicare Overpayments Based on Faulty Diagnoses
896 days agoOn 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.
ReadMorePCG Awarded CMS Quality Improvement Organization-like Recertification
974 days agoPublic 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.
ReadMoreDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals Panel Requires Medicare Advantage Plans to Return Medicare Overpayments
1191 days agoOn 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.
ReadMoreMeet Our Team
Joe Weber
Associate Manager / Health
Mr. Weber, PMP, has been with PCG for 13 years. Mr. Weber helps lead the Health Care Financing Solutions (HCFS) Center of Excellence with over twelve years of public sector consulting...
ReadMoreChy Davidson
Manager / Education
Chy Davidson has enjoyed a 23-year career in the field of education. He currently serves as Manager for Public Consulting Group, assisting educators with effective educational programs to impact student learning. He was brought onto...
ReadMoreSelvi Dorairaj
Director / Technology Consulting
Kalaichelvi (Selvi) Dorairaj joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a Director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Selvi is responsible for providing project management and technical oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects as well as business analysis services for systems development projects...
ReadMoreJill Reynolds
Associate Practice Area Director / Human Services
Ms. Reynolds leads PCG’s Aging and Disability Services Center of Excellence. She provides strategic leadership and support for human services projects involving Home and Community Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, disability services, employment support programs, and other programs serving elders and people with disabilities...
ReadMoreSean Huse
Manager / Health
Mr. Huse (MBA, CHFP), a Manager at Public Consulting Group, is an experienced health management consultant who focuses on financial management, strategic planning, policy analysis, information...
ReadMoreTom Kapusta
Associate Manager / Health
An Associate Manager within the firm’s Health Innovation, Policy, and Information Technology (HIPIT) team, Tom has extensive experience in health information technology (HIT), particularly in the areas of Medicaid eligibility...
ReadMoreBret Mohninger
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Bret Mohninger joined PCG in 2008 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Bret is responsible for providing direction and leadership for business development activities conducted in multiple states...
ReadMoreYvonne De la Rosa
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Yvonne De la Rosa joined PCG in 2008 and serves as a Vice President of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Yvonne is responsible for providing project management and oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects...
ReadMoreJonathan Taylor
Corporate PMO Manager / Corporate Technology
Mr. Taylor has more than 25 years of information technology (IT) experience spanning most IT disciplines and services. This has included being the lead project manager on many large scale and complex...
ReadMoreSylvia Mitchem
Director / Technology Consulting
Sylvia Mitchem joined PCG in 2020 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Sylvia is responsible for project management and business development activities, primarily in the public health and healthcare domains.
ReadMoreDr. Jennifer Meller
Associate Manager / Education
Dr. Jennifer Meller, an Associate Manager in PCG’s Education practice area, leads the firm’s efforts in providing districts with comprehensive special education program evaluations and...
ReadMoreRupam Chokshi
Associate Solutions Manager / Human Services
Rupam Chokshi is a seasoned product leader accomplished in managing a portfolio of digital products spread across all stages of the product lifecycle.
ReadMoreGwyn Jackson
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Gwyn Jackson joined PCG in 2014 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Gwyn is responsible for project management and oversight of technical teams providing software development...
ReadMoreEvan Lefsky
Manager / Education
Evan Lefsky (Ph.D.) is Director of Education Consulting within PCG's education division. Dr. Lefsky has worked in the education field for more than 20 years. He taught at both the K–12 and college levels and...
ReadMoreTony 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.
ReadMoreRich Talaber
Chief Technology Officer / Corporate Technology
Rich Talaber joined PCG in 2012 with responsibility for all PCG Infrastructure including Data Centers, Office Connectivity, PCG Cloud Infrastructure, Telecom, Email, and Personnel Productivity Tools.
ReadMoreNicolle Suvada
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Nicolle Suvada joined PCG in 2021 and serves as a Vice President of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Nicolle is responsible for project management and oversight primarily in the independent verification and validation (IV&V) and healthcare technology domains.
ReadMoreFlorie Wong
Manager / Education
Florie Wong is an Associate Manager with PCG's education division and has been working in the education field for over 16 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Framingham...
ReadMoreCameron Lackey
Associate Manager / Education
Cameron Lackey is an associate manager in Education. He joined PCG in 2016 and brings strategic and programmatic planning expertise in the areas of system and service implementation and program and project management...
ReadMoreMorgan Bacia
Vice President of Technology / Corporate Technology
Morgan Bacia joined PCG in 2013 and is currently the Director of Employee Experience. Prior to joining PCG, Morgan was employed as a project manager at Xerox working on Electronic Payment Card (EPC) and Federal...
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