To further support service providers, NJAMHAA has established strong relationships with a variety of businesses that offer products and services that help providers improve the effectiveness of their services, as well as organizations whose missions are also aligned with providers’ goals.
Approved Vendors
Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley
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Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley is the premier insurance consultant for liability, workers' compensation, property and other types of insurance to behavioral health care providers, both nationwide and in New Jersey. Brown & Brown's specialized knowledge and experience translates into unmatched coverages and pricing not found in the general insurance marketplace. More than 60 NJAMHAA members have experienced the difference. Call to see how Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley can help you succeed.
John Ehresman, AAI, Senior Vice President, Insurance and Risk Management Advisor
3001 Emrick Boulevard, Suite 120
Bethlehem, Pa 18020
610-694- 1884
800-634-8237 Toll Free
610-974 9791 Fax
JEhresman@bbinslv.com
www.bbinsurance.com
Butler Human Services, Inc.
Butler Human Services provides solid wood and fully upholstered furniture that is built to last. Butler also provides steel-constructed beds and other products to protect against bed bugs. With over 20 years experience, we take pride in offering you unbeaten quality, lasting durability and wide selection.
Butler Human Services Offers:
Living Room, Bedroom and Dining Room Furniture
Special Discounts to all NJAMHAA Members
Choice of Four Wood Finishes
Over 150 Fabrics and Vinyls
Four Distinct Styles of Fully Upholstered Furniture
Complete Delivery and Installation Service
Replacement Cushions and Component Parts for Many Similar Styles
To Discuss Your Furnishing Needs or to Schedule an Appointment with your Butler Human Services Regional Sales Manager, Please Contact:
John Lane
Regional Sales Manager
Linwood, NJ 08221
609-338-8460
jlane@butlerhumanservices.com
www.butlerhumanservices.com
ComplyAssistant
ComplyAssistant was founded in 2002 to provide healthcare IT services with a major focus on strategic planning and information privacy and security. The HIPAA final rules were in effect by 2004 and ComplyAssistant began to help numerous healthcare organizations understand how to manage and reduce risk; along with implementation of policies and procedures and their HIPAA program. When the HITECH Act was passed in 2009, ComplyAssistant expanded its services to include Meaningful Use (MU). A number of healthcare organizations began to rely on Comply Assistant’s expert resources to help guide them towards risk reduction and attestation readiness. NJAMHAA has now partnered with Comply Assistant to bring our members a low-cost risk assessment portal to meet their compliance needs.
Gerry Blass
President & CEO, ComplyAssistant
800-609-3414 Ext 700
gerry@complyassistant.com
www.complyassistant.com
Dennis C. Miller Associates Inc.
Dennis C. Miller Associates, Inc. are experts in nonprofit leadership executive search and board and nonprofit leadership coaching. Dennis C. Miller, President, is a nationally recognized strategic leadership coach and executive search consultant with more than 35 years of experience working with nonprofit board leadership and chief executives across the country. In addition to CEO and C-suite executive search, they offer the following Nonprofit Leadership and Board Performance services:
- Online Board and Leadership Performance Courses
- Leadership Assessment and Development
- Board & CEO Performance Evaluations
- Board and Leadership Performance Coaching
- Retreat Facilitations
- Workshops and Keynote Speaker
Dennis C. Miller, President
973-784-3693 office
201-956-1810 cell
dennis@dcm-associates.com
www.denniscmiller.com
GoMo Health®
GoMo Health® delivers digital therapeutic solutions that integrate psycho-social care and resources to create a more precise and personalized physical and behavioral care plan. These population health management programs reduce costs, improve outcomes, increase satisfaction, and collect evidence-based e-PRO [electronic patient-reported outcome] data necessary to maximize value-based reimbursements. GoMo Health uses a proprietary science, BehavioralRx®, The Science of Precision Health, to build trust and credibility to motivate higher levels of reciprocity and actions that result in increased human resiliency. In partnership with health care organizations worldwide, GoMo Health® delivers this highly scalable solution, Concierge Care® for the management of high-risk, chronic, and complex conditions, enabling better self-management and healthy decision making.
Bob Gold, Founder and Chief Behavioral Technologist
Gary Pollack, Sr. Vice Pres., Government Affairs & Health Equity
848-467-4560
bgold@gold-group.com; gpollack@gold-group.com
https://gomohealth.com
Telarus
Telarus is the largest privately-held technology solutions brokerage in the United States. Their dynamic agent-partner community sources data, voice, cloud, and managed services through our robust portfolio of 260 leading service providers.
Robert Molinaro, Development Senior Partner & Manager
(610) 608-0127
Rmolinaro@telarus.com
www.telarus.com
Unemployment Services Trust®
Unemployment Services Trust was developed to assist 501(c)(3) corporations with minimizing their unemployment costs and liabilities so that a greater portion of available funds can be directed into program needs.
Laura Achee, Senior Manager of Enrollment
888-249-4788
lachee@chooseust.org
Cheryl Jones, Director of Strategic Accounts
877-265-2200
cjones@chooseust.org
Education Council Members
Caldwell College
Caldwell College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a double major in Psychology and Art (Art Therapy Track). Specializations include Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy, and BS in Psychology/MA in Occupational Therapy. The school also has graduate programs in several counseling specialties.
Robin Davenport, MS, LPC, ACS, Executive Director, Wellness Center, Counseling and Health Services
120 Bloomfield Ave.
Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-618-3905
rdavenport@caldwell.edu
http://www.caldwell.edu/
Columbia University
Columbia University’s School of Social Work consists of MSW and PhD programs, as well as continuing education. The university’s Social Intervention Group develops and implements evidence-based sustainable solutions to emerging health and social issues affecting diverse populations domestically and globally and is training the next generation of scientists from underrepresented affected communities to address these issues.
Timothy Hunt, Associate Director, Social Intervention Group
1255 Amsterdam Avenue
New York City, NY 10027
212-851-2431
th2258@columbia.edu
https://www.columbia.edu/
Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University’s Department of Psychology and Counseling’s undergraduate and graduate programs equip students for a variety of careers in the psychology and counseling arena, such as becoming therapists or psychology teachers. The clinical mental health counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, and the psychology program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists. Georgian Court offers undergraduate courses in psychiatric rehabilitation and psychology, and graduate programs in applied behavior analysis, clinical mental health counseling and school psychology.
David M. Wilson, PhD, BCBA-D, Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Program
113 Farley Center
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732-987-2645
dwilson@georgian.edu
www.georgian.edu
Montclair State University
Montclair State University offers Bachelor’s and Master of Arts degrees in Psychological Sciences. This accelerated program is best suited for students who know they want to pursue either a doctorate in psychology or who want to obtain intensive training in research design and data analysis for entry-level positions in data-driven industries, such as health, pharmaceutical, banking, insurance, advertising or consulting.
The Psychology “4 + 1” Bachelors/MBA program consists of five years of study, during which students will spend the first three years taking courses as required for the Psychology bachelor’s degree work program. In their fourth year, they will complete (along with required undergraduate program courses) 6 credits’ worth of graduate business (MBA) coursework which will satisfy both undergraduate degree requirements and count toward achievement of the MBA degree. In their fifth year, students will take the remaining courses required for a General MBA, in full-time format.
Milton Fuentes, PsyD, Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising
1 Normal Avenue Dickson Hall, Room 216
Montclair, NJ 07043
973-655-7967
fuentesm@mail.montclair.eduwww.montclair.edu
New Jersey City University
NJCU’s Psychology Department prepares students for numerous and varied career options, including teaching, research, consultant work and clinicians, in an assortment of settings, such as schools, corporations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
For undergraduates, NJCU offers a major, minor and teaching certification program. For students pursuing graduate work, there are three tracks from which to choose.
Vaibhavee Agaskar, PhD, Professor of Counselor Education
15 Warren St., #407
Jersey City, NJ 07302
248-250-0833
vagaskar@njcu.edu
www.njcu.edu
New York University Silver School of Social Work
New York University’s Silver School of Social Work offers degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. It is a premier locus for research and education of professional social workers, offering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The School serves as a major postgraduate training center for practicing social workers through its continuing education coursework and events, and offers master’s students intensive learning opportunities in family and children’s services, mental health, integrated health, substance misuse and co-occurring disorders, palliative and end-of-life care, restorative justice, and other innovative and emerging areas of social work.
Jennifer Manuel, PhD, MSW, BS, Associate Professor
1 Washington Sq. N.
New York, NY 10003
212-998-9099
jim2@nyu.edu
www.nyu.edu
Rowan University
Rowan University offers a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences, which prepares students for research-oriented careers that may require graduate level training, such as experimental psychology, human factors, neuroscience, social and personality, quantitative, clinical psychology, and psychiatry and the medical field.
The Bachelor’s in Psychology program focuses on the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Coursework includes biological basis of behavior, lifespan development and research methods. Students complete field experiences in drug/alcohol treatment facilities, human services agencies, residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities, and correctional facilities.
Alicia Monroe, Associate Director, Office of Career Advancement
201 Mullica Hill Rd.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-256-4500
monroe@rowan.edu
www.rowan.edu
Rutgers School of Health Professions
With 35+ degrees and certificates at the graduate and undergraduate level, Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) is the largest, most comprehensive health professions school in the nation. Degree and certificate programs are offered for both entry-level students and practicing health professionals. Our undergraduate students complete their degrees at Rutgers SHP after taking general education courses at our partner schools or other accredited colleges. The school offers certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs.
Nora Barrett, MSW, LCSW, CPRP, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions
675 Hoes Lane, Research Tower, 8th Floor
Piscataway, NJ 08854
908-889-2431
nora.barrett@rutgers.edu
www.rutgers.edu
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University has undergraduate programs in Psychology and Social Work, as well as an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Gerontology and a Certificate in Social Work Policy and Justice.
All Social Work students graduate with a year and a half of internship experience and connections to organizations such as the Department of Children and Families, state senators, the Department of Human Services, hospitals, schools, non-profits, and community outreach organizations. There are also plenty of opportunities to participate in research projects as early as freshman year, such as those focusing on drug addiction, mental health disorders, and public policy. Seton Hall is a partner in the Baccalaureate Child Welfare Educational Program (BCWEP), which allows our students to intern with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), receive tuition remission during their senior year, and obtain a full-time job after graduation.
The Psychology program emphasizes research-related skills and the scientific aspects of psychology, so it's ideal for students interested in doctoral programs in psychology or medical school. Students can conduct research with faculty starting in their sophomore year in areas such as sports psychology, anxiety disorders, organizational behavior, behavioral neuroscience, memory, and depression.
Mary Landriau, Faculty Associate and Director of BSW Field Education, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice
400 South Orange Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-275-4830
mary.landriau@shu.edu
www.shu.edu
Stockton University
Stockton University has Bachelor’s degree programs in Psychology and Social Work. The psychology major prepares students to work under supervision when providing psychological services and also prepares students for business, law school, research, teacher certification, and more. The Social Work Program’s mission is to prepare undergraduate social work majors for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities by providing a broad-based, professional education that rests on a solid liberal arts foundation. The Program also seeks to serve the larger college community through Social Work and General Studies course offerings that have universal appeal to those seeking a better understanding of the human condition. The Program’s central focus is on producing graduates who have a lifetime commitment to upholding human rights, respecting human diversity, and working towards social and economic justice in their professional and personal lives.
Kathleen Siracusa, MSW, LCSW, Coordinator of MSW Field Education
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205
609-626-6065
kathleen.siracusa@stockton.edu
www.stockton.edu
The College of New Jersey
Students in The College of New Jersey’s Psychology program gain the expertise through courses, internships, and faculty-led research, which prepare them for advanced study and exciting careers. Specializations include Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Social Psychology. The college also offers a dual major in Psychology and Education.
Shannon Conklin, MSEd, Director of Career and Leadership Development
1938 Pennington Rd., P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08618
609-771-2161
conklins@tcnj.edu
www.tcnj.edu
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS) program and a BS in Psychology/Master of Science in Community Trauma Counseling (Accelerated BS/MS) program. The school also offers a combined BS in Psychology/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and BS in Psychology/MS in Community and Trauma Counseling degrees, which are designed for students who know they want to pursue professional careers as occupational therapists or counselors.
The Jefferson School of Population Health trains leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform the delivery of health services by working within and across critical stakeholder groups including: healthcare providers and delivery systems; health insurance companies and third-party payers; drug and device manufactures; technology companies; management consulting firms; and community organizations. Graduate programs are available in all key areas of population health improvement: applied health economics and outcomes research; health policy and administration; healthcare quality and safety; operational excellence; population health sciences; population health management; and public health.
Jeanne Felter, PhD, LPC, Associate Professor; Co-director, Jefferson Trauma Education Network; Dept. Chair, Counseling and Behavioral Health
4201 Henry Avenue, Ronson Suite 125
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-0434
Jeanne.Felter@Jefferson.edu
www.jefferson.edu
Mary Reich Cooper, MD, JD, Program Director, Healthcare Quality and Safety; Associate Professor, Population Health
901 Walnut Street , 10th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-3888
Mary.R.Cooper@jefferson.edu
www.jefferson.edu
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice contributes to the advancement of more effective, efficient, and humane human services through education, research, and civic engagement. In pursuit of this mission, the theory-based masters and doctoral programs in social work, social welfare, nonprofit leadership, and social policy encourage students to think and work across disciplinary lines and cultures, as well as across national and international boundaries. The pursuit of social justice is at the heart of the School’s knowledge-building activities.
Malitta Engstrom, PhD, LCSW, MSW Program Faculty Director and Associate Professor, School of Social Policy & Practice
3701 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-6454
malitta@sp2.upenn.edu
www.upenn.edu
Health Maintenance Organization Council Members
Aetna Better Health of New Jersey
With an aging population, rising health care costs and strained budgets, quality health care is an urgent national priority. Aetna Medicaid Administrators LLC (Aetna Medicaid) is an industry leader in coordinating care and controlling costs. We have the expertise to provide seamless, quality health services for the most vulnerable. Our managed care strategies and tools are member-centered and have a proven record of improving health outcomes. We provide services for over 2 million members in 15 states and manage $7 billion worth of health care expenses each year. Our success comes from more than 25 years of experience serving high-risk populations, building relationships with local partners, integrating the delivery of clinical care, and developing innovative programs and technology. Working together with providers and local and national governments, we believe we can help create a better health care system for our members.
Joseph Manger, CEO
609-282-8233
mangerj@aetna.com
https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/newjersey/
Amerigroup Corporation
Amerigroup improves access to quality health care for its members while lowering costs for taxpayers and coordinates services for individuals in public funded health care programs.
Teresa Hursey, President, Medicaid Health Plan NJ
teresa.hursey@anthem.com
www.amerigroupcorp.com
AmeriHealth New Jersey
We're one of the only health insurers focused solely on the state of New Jersey. We live here. We work here. And we're involved in the communities. This gives us a better understanding of our members and the issues they face with New Jersey health insurance.
Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. That's why we have so many affordable plans, one of the largest networks in New Jersey, and various kinds of wellness programs.
But what really makes us different is our people.
Whether you're an individual, a business or in the public sector, our dedicated team can help you find a health insurance plan that meets your unique needs.
Jodie Kirsch, Marketing Services Manager
609-662-2395
jodie.kirsch@amerihealth.com
www.amerihealthnj.com
Horizon NJ Health
Horizon NJ Health is the leading Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare plan in the State and the only plan backed by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. HNJH has one of the largest networks of doctors, specialists and hospitals available in New Jersey.
Sam Currie, RPh
Director of Pharmacy
Samuel_Currie@horizonNJhealth.com
www.horizonnjhealth.com
New Jersey Association of Health Plans
The New Jersey Association of Health Plans (NJAHP) is a non-profit corporation created to serve its member health plans with a mission of fostering understanding in the value that health plans contribute to New Jersey’s health care system.
Wardell Sanders, Esq., President
50 W. State St., Suite 1012
Trenton, NJ 08608
609-581-8237
wsanders@njahp.org
http://njahp.org/
WellCare Health Plans
WellCare focuses exclusively on providing managed care services through government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare.
John Kirchner
Market Director
973-274-2103
John.Kirchner@wellcare.com
www.wellcare.com
Integrated Healthcare Council Members
Acutis
Acutis is a specialized medical laboratory that complements its hard science with the soft skills of its support teams. This combination allows practitioners to diagnose and treat with greater confidence and with ease.
Jibreel Sarij, CEO
(844) 522-8847
jsarij@acutis.com
www.acutis.com
Aetna Better Health of New Jersey
With an aging population, rising health care costs and strained budgets, quality health care is an urgent national priority. Aetna Medicaid Administrators LLC (Aetna Medicaid) is an industry leader in coordinating care and controlling costs. We have the expertise to provide seamless, quality health services for the most vulnerable. Our managed care strategies and tools are member-centered and have a proven record of improving health outcomes. We provide services for over 2 million members in 15 states and manage $7 billion worth of health care expenses each year. Our success comes from more than 25 years of experience serving high-risk populations, building relationships with local partners, integrating the delivery of clinical care, and developing innovative programs and technology. Working together with providers and local and national governments, we believe we can help create a better health care system for our members.
Glenn MacFarlane, CEO
MacFarlaneG@aetna.com
https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/newjersey/
Amerigroup Corporation
Amerigroup improves access to quality health care for its members while lowering costs for taxpayers and coordinates services for individuals in public funded health care programs.
Teresa Hursey, President, Medicaid Health Plan NJ
teresa.hursey@anthem.com
www.amerigroupcorp.com
AmeriHealth New Jersey
We're one of the only health insurers focused solely on the state of New Jersey. We live here. We work here. And we're involved in the communities. This gives us a better understanding of our members and the issues they face with New Jersey health insurance.
Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. That's why we have so many affordable plans, one of the largest networks in New Jersey, and various kinds of wellness programs.
But what really makes us different is our people.
Whether you're an individual, a business or in the public sector, our dedicated team can help you find a health insurance plan that meets your unique needs.
Jodie Kirsch, Marketing Services Manager
609-662-2395
jodie.kirsch@amerihealth.com
www.amerihealthnj.com
Ammon Labs
Ammon Labs is a state-of-the-art toxicology laboratory. It provides specialty screening, drug testing and other related services to hospitals, substance abuse clinics and behavioral health programs.
Evan Haupt, CEO
ehaupt@ammonlabs.com
http://www.ammontox.com/index.html
Arthur J. Gallagher
Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerage, risk management, and HR & benefits consulting companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, our organization employs over 39,000 people and our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.
Since 1927, we've been working together with our clients to find effective solutions to their challenges, and our expert advisors are an integral part of your local business community.
Our values are core to our culture. Passionate service, strategic innovation, and ethical behavior form the basis of how we do business — The Gallagher Way. All with one purpose: To help you face your future with confidence.
Ian Ackerman, Area Vice President, Nonprofit Practice
973-536-2895
ian_ackerman@ajg.com
Attitudes In Reverse®
Attitudes In Reverse® (AIR™) was established by Tricia, Kurt and Katelyn Baker of Plainsboro, NJ, in 2010, soon after their son/brother Kenny died by suicide following a long battle against severe depression and anxiety. Their mission is to save lives by educating students about mental health, related disorders and suicide prevention.
Kurt Baker, YMHFA, CFP®, Co-Founder kurt@air.ngo
Tricia Baker, YMHFA, CPDT-KA, Co-Founder tricia@air.ngo
http://www.air.ngo
Community Access Unlimited
Community Access Unlimited is committed to providing community access through a broad array of person-centered support services for adults and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at-risk youth. and people with affordable housing needs giving them the opportunity to live independently and to lead normal and productive lives as citizens integrated into the community.
Bernadette Griswold, Chief Executive Officer
908-354-3040
bgriswold@caunj.org
www.caunj.org
Genoa Healthcare
Dedicated to serving the needs of those in the behavioral health and addiction treatment communities, and others who have complex, chronic health conditions, Genoa Healthcare is the largest provider of pharmacy, outpatient telepsychiatry and medication management services.
With over 15 years of experience, Genoa Healthcare serves more than 650,000 individuals annually across the United States.
Everything we do is informed by our CARE values: Caring, Accountable, Results-Oriented and Ethical.
David Theobald
Clinic Partnerships Manager
917-765-8125
dtheobald@genoahealthcare.com
www.genoahealthcare.com
Health Management Associates
Health Management Associates (HMA) is a leading independent national research and consulting firm in the healthcare industry. Founded in 1985, today we are more than 500 consultants strong and still growing. We have more than 20 offices across the country, with local expertise and intel in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico through HMA State Connect. We help clients stay ahead of the curve in publicly funded healthcare by providing technical assistance, resources, decision support and expertise.
Roxanne Kennedy, DSW, LCSW
Principal Consultant
850-756-7670
rkennedy@healthmanagement.com
www.healthmanagement.com
Horizon NJ Health
Horizon NJ Health is the leading Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare plan in the State and the only plan backed by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. HNJH has one of the largest networks of doctors, specialists and hospitals available in New Jersey.
Sam Currie, RPh
Director of Pharmacy
Samuel_Currie@horizonNJhealth.com
www.horizonnjhealth.com
The Mercadien Group
Serving nonprofit organizations for over 35 years, Mercadien offers a full spectrum of accounting and advisory services, including traditional audit and financial reporting; tax compliance and planning; compliance oversight, risk assessment and litigation support services; management and board consulting, as well as wealth management solutions.
Kyle Neeld, CPA, CGMA, PSA, Managing Director, Nonprofit Services Team
609-689-2360
kneeld@mercadien.com
www.mercadien.com/
Mutual of America
Mutual of America has specialized in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as individuals, for over 70 years. As a mutual company, we do not have stockholders and are not publicly traded. We operate solely for the benefit of our customers, managing the Company for their long-term interest, rather than for the short-term demands of stockholders.
Mutual of America is a leading provider of retirement products, offering personalized service at a competitive price to help plan participants and individuals build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. Integrity, prudence, and reliability are the values that have guided us since our inception and that continue to serve us well. For more information, please visit us at mutualofamerica.com.
Thomas Moller
Account Executive
917-716-7126
thomas.moller@mutualofamerica.com
www.mutualofamerica.com
Optum Health
Optum is made up of three market-leading business segments – OptumHealth, OptumInsight and OptumRx – which together form a leading information and technology-enabled health services business.
Jayne Wagner
Vice President, Business Development
Optum Government Solutions
(952) 205-7091
jayne.wagner@optum.com
www.optum.com
PerformCare New Jersey
PerformCare New Jersey utilizes significant expertise and integrated technologies to register, authorize, and coordinate behavioral health care for children, youth, and young adults who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges.
Valery Bailey, Executive Director
1-877-652-7624
vbailey@performcarenj.org
www.performcarenj.org
Rutgers University School of Social Work
Our mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.
Laura DiMarcantonio
Director of Admissions
Id505@ssw.rutgers.edu
https://socialwork.rutgers.edu
Shatterproof
- Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States.
Transforming addiction treatment: Shatterproof is changing the healthcare system so the 40 million people suffering from addiction in America have access to quality treatment that's based on science — just like treatment for any other disease. - Ending addiction stigma: Stigma is real and it gets in the way of recovery. For millions of Americans, and those who love them, ending stigma is a matter of survival.
- Educating and empowering our communities: We support millions of people by advocating for lifesaving policy changes, providing educational resources and tools, and hosting national events that build community among those impacted by addiction.
Chad Williams, LPC, LCADC, MPA
Director of State Engagement, ATLAS
800-597-2557
cwilliams@shatterproof.org
www.shatterproof.org
Sigmund Labs
Since its founding, SIGMUND Laboratory has been committed to serving employers with results that our clients can rely on. While quick results are always important, so is the need for accuracy. Founded by scientists, the laboratory strives to acquire the latest technologies to deliver timely and accurate results. Our motto "In service to humanity" holds true to this day as we strive to deliver the best customer experience and laboratory offerings, leveraging technology, and our most valuable asset, human capital. Our plan is long-term and it drives our stance on compliance, billing, quality, and service.
Lewis Scalione, President
800-518-2709
lscalione@sigmundlabs.org
www.sigmundlabs.org
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
The mission of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs.
Dawn Doherty, Executive Director
732-410-7900
dawn@sptsusa.org
https://sptsusa.org/
WellCare Health Plans
WellCare focuses exclusively on providing managed care services through government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare.
John Kirchner
Market Director
973-274-2103
John.Kirchner@wellcare.com
www.wellcare.com
Life Sciences and Innovation Council Members
Alkermes
Alkermes is a fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company and leader in innovative medicines that address the unmet needs and challenges of people living with debilitating diseases.
Tammy Cravener, Sr. Director, Policy and Government Relations
617-494-0171
tammy.cravener@alkermes.com
http://www.alkermes.com/
BioGen and Sage Therapeutics
About Biogen:
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading global biotechnology company that has pioneered multiple breakthrough innovations including a broad portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, the first approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and two co-developed treatments to address a defining pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Biogen is advancing a pipeline of potential novel therapies across neurology, neuropsychiatry, specialized immunology and rare diseases and remains acutely focused on its purpose of serving humanity through science while advancing a healthier, more sustainable and equitable world.
We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at www.biogen.com. Follow us on social media - Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.
Jonathan Buckner, Director, State Public Policy & Government Affairs
857-259-7584
jonathan.buckner@biogen.com
http://www.biogen.com
About Sage Therapeutics:
Sage Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company fearlessly leading the way to create a world with better brain health. Our mission is to pioneer solutions to deliver life-changing brain health medicines, so every person can thrive. For more information, please visit www.sagerx.com.
Kinn Elliott, Director, State Government Affairs
8547-259-7584
kinn.elliott@sagerx.com
BioNJ
BioNJ is The Gateway to Health, a powerful network of 400 Members representing research-based life sciences companies and other contributors to a vibrant ecosystem where science is supported, companies are created, drugs are developed and patients are paramount. Because Patients Can’t Wait, we are dedicated to propelling this rich, innovation ecosystem forward in New Jersey and beyond to help stimulate the discovery, development and commercialization of therapies and cures and save and improve lives and lessen the burden of illness and disease to society.
Debbie Hart - President and CEO dhart@BioNJ.org
609-890-3185
https://bionj.org/
HealthCare Institute of New Jersey
The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey is a trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry in New Jersey. Founded in 1997, the Institute serves as a unified voice for the industry and seeks to build awareness of this industry’s impact on New Jersey’s quality of life and economic well-being.
Dean Paranicas, CEO and President
732-729-9619
paranicas@hinj.org
www.hinj.org
Johnson & Johnson North American Pharmaceuticals/Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson are dedicated to addressing and solving the most important unmet medical needs of our time, including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Driven by their commitment to patients, the company develops sustainable, integrated healthcare solutions by working side-by-side with healthcare stakeholders.
Leslie Stein Lloyd, Healthcare Policy & Advocacy Director
609-730-2000
llloyd1@its.jnj.com
www.janssen.com
The Perkins Partnership
At The Perkins Partnership, we promote success for our clients by building sustainable collaborations between our clients and their key audiences. We bring our resources – our knowledge, our experience, and our relationships – to a strategic process that results in effective, intelligent public policy.
Our process focuses on communication as the cornerstone of successful public policy implementation. We analyze your goals, review your history, assess your resources, and evaluate current conditions to create partnerships and campaigns that achieve your objectives.
At the heart of The Perkins Partnership is our work in issue advocacy – designing and implementing campaigns to achieve policy goals – and stakeholder engagement – creating relationships through collaborations and coalitions that increase the power of the message.
The Perkins Partnership also offers nonprofit leadership – developing and executing programs to build successful organizations.
Rebecca Perkins, President & CEO
908-580-0946
perkins@perkinspartnership.com
www.perkinspartnership.com
Pfizer, Inc.
Pfizer is committed to applying science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. They strive to provide access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them.
Holly Blair, Alliance Development Manager
Holly.blair@pfizer.com
Anna Maria Maritato, Government Relations
anna.maria.maritato@pfizer.com
Pharma-Care
Pharma-Care provides state-of-the-art consultant pharmacy services, making individualized recommendations in the interest of what is best for each patient based on clinical evaluation and current literature.
Harry Thibodeau, PhC, RPh, CCP, FASCP, President and Chief Operating Officer
732-574-9015
hthibodeau@pharmacareinc.com
www.pharmacareinc.com
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sunovion is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and bringing to market therapeutic products that advance the science of medicine to improve the lives of patients, their families, and communities. We specialize in treatments that help people challenged by disorders of the central nervous system and respiratory ailments.
Katrina Iserman, Director, State Government Affairs
617-266-3119
Katrina.Iserman@sunovion.com
http://sunovion.com
Technology Council Members
AdvancedMD
We offer an all-in-one, medical office platform so you can easily manage your entire practice, all locations and patient experience. You get flexible scheduling, simple charting, legendary billing, accurate reporting and easy-to-use patient engagement tools.
Ryan Miller, Account Executive, Enterprise
801-988-7242
rmiller@advancedmd.com
https://www.advancedmd.com/
CHESS Health
CHESS Health is the leading provider of technology supporting the addiction management and recovery lifecycle. Our approach is anchored in evidence-based programs that offer meaningful connections on the life-long journey of recovery. CHESS Health collaborates with health plans, state/local governments and others in the public sector, and providers to connect care across the continuum to achieve higher abstinence rates, reduce the risk of relapse, and lower the cost of care.
Jennifer Russo, Vice President, Marketing
333 W Commercial St., Suite 2500
East Rochester, NY 14445
jrusso@chess.health
201-956-4860
https://www.chess.health/
Core Consulting Solutions, LLC
Core Consulting Solutions, LLC, specializes in setting the agenda for your specific needs and goals. Our consulting service includes training, credentialing compliance plans, audits and revenue cycle management. Core is the company to call when the money isn’t flowing in as it should or you get the notice from a payer or special investigation unit regarding a recoupment. After an initial consultation, you will be able to take a deep breath and relax. Core will systematically help you from start to finish. Our team of experts will help identify problem areas and opportunities for improvements. As part of our services, comprehensive reports are included to keep you in the loop. Our project plans are complete with timelines and milestones.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to restructure or enhance your organization, Core Consulting Solutions can help.
We have years of experience working with outpatient and private practices, IOP and PHP, community mental health services, federally qualified health centers, residential, detox and inpatient services. Some of our specialties include credentialing, setting up new programs, developing compliance plans to protect your organization and reduce risk, developing individualized training plans for your program's needs, and developing policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations and standards.
Sherry Marchand, CPMA, CEO, Founder and Senior Consultant
512 West Duck Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
smarchand@coresolutions.biz
540-660-1733
https://coresolutions.biz/
Core Solutions
Core Solutions is the progressive leader in transforming the health and human services experience for behavioral health providers, consumers and state agencies. Core’s integrated EHR software, Cx360, offers advanced population health and information management to achieve improved outcomes and relationships between providers, consumers and payers. Cx360’s consumer-centric interface simplifies the end-to-end HHS experience, delivers integrated care coordination, improves consumer engagement and streamlines reimbursement processes.
Jon Trigg, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
620 Freedom Business Center Drive, Suite 400
King of Prussia, PA 19406
jtrigg@coresolutionsinc.com
610-687-6080
www.coresolutionsinc.com
Eleos Health
Founded in 2020, Eleos Health turns behavioral health conversations into documentation and intelligence that drives better care. Using proprietary, voice-based Natural Language Understanding (NLU) technology built by clinical experts to accurately interpret, analyze and document behavioral health conversations, Eleos reduces the operational burden on providers while unlocking objective insights into evidence-based care and the therapeutic alliance. Leadership teams can scale supervision and training while gaining unprecedented visibility into staff activity, caseloads and performance, as well as population health. Eleos is the only technology of its kind that embeds seamlessly into electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth tools and existing provider workflows. With Eleos CareOps Automation, behavioral health providers are setting a new standard for care.
Jacob Hubert, RN
Account Executive
jacobh@eleos.health
617-812-8743
https://eleos.health
Foothold Technology
Foothold Technology offers web-based software for human service providers that eases the burden of documentation, providing the freedom to focus on their mission. More than 1000 agencies nationwide count on Foothold’s federally certified AWARDS to manage their services, including Mental Health, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Developmental Disabilities, Homeless & Housing, Employment & Training, Seniors, Youth & Family, and more. Having originated from three agencies in 2000, AWARDS is a complete Electronic Health Record that also supports administrative activities, including facilities maintenance, human resources, scheduling and alerts, audit reports, and automated billing. AWARDS is fully interoperable with other federally certified systems for participation in Health Information Exchanges, and is the only record-keeping system that is federally certified as both a Behavioral Health EHR and a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). For more information, click here.
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Elliot Massuda - Strategic Partnerships Manager
212-780-1450 x8033
elliot@footholdtechnology.com
Jim Butz - Account Executive
jim@footholdtechnology.com
Netsmart Technologies 
Netsmart provides innovative healthcare technology, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information exchange, data analytics, mobile clinical and consumer engagement solutions, for the behavioral health, social services and post-acute communities.
Sandra Rocha-Bucco, Client Development Executive
908-347-1317
srocha@ntst.com
https://www.ntst.com/
NextStep Solutions
Built by a behavioral health expert and a PhD in artificial intelligence, NextStep has a simple, unwavering goal: to deliver the best, most user-friendly, and most flexible EHR technology for behavioral healthcare. We are passionate about supporting clinicians by providing the tools you need to seamlessly manage the clinical and business side of your practice, allowing you to focus on giving your clients the best possible care.
Our leadership team offers their knowledge, insights, and experience, so we can provide the best resources and technology to our customers. They empower team members to design and develop preeminent EHR solutions, so our clients can transform and grow their behavioral health practices as the industry moves towards value-based healthcare.
Dawn Buck, Account Executive
248-309-3402
dawn@nextstepsolutionsinc.com
https://www.nssbehavioralhealth.com/
Qualifacts
Qualifacts is a leading provider of behavioral health, rehabilitative and human services software and SaaS solutions for clinical productivity, compliance and state reporting, billing, and business intelligence. Its mission is to be an innovative and trusted technology and solutions partner, enabling exceptional outcomes for its customers and those they serve. Qualifacts’ comprehensive portfolio, including the CareLogic, Credible, and InSync platforms, span and serve the entire behavioral health market supporting non-profit agencies and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs,) as well as for-profit large enterprise and small business providers.
Laurie Cramer, Sr. Regional Sales Manager
Laurie.cramer@qualifacts.com
614-507-1978
www.qualifacts.com
Streamline Healthcare Solutions
Streamline Healthcare Solutions delivers web-based software for healthcare organizations to provide and coordinate all service delivery processes. Streamline has been offering software in the health and human services marketplace since 2003.
Cristina Prince, Marketing Director
312-933-2486
cristina.prince@streamlinehealthcare.com
www.streamlinehealthcare.com
Zoobook
Zoobook Team works with behavioral health, mental health and addiction treatment facilities to grow their monthly revenue, cut their expenses and improve their clinical outcomes.
Unlike other software development companies, Zoobook Team brings a very deep understanding of the business and clinical process as well as what is needed for building an efficient operation by improving the effectiveness and efficiency, compliance with State and DMHAS regulations, clinical outcomes for your clients with actual and measurable results, help facilities overcome audit problems, ensure documentation guidelines compliance and secure revenue.
Zoobook EHR was designed for behavioral, mental health and addiction service providers of all types (outpatient, inpatient, residential, detox).
Anna Komissarenko, President
800-995-6997
anna@zoobooksystems.com
https://zoobooksystems.com/
Earl Lipphardt, Business Development Director
800-995-6997
201-966-4688
earl.lipphardt@zoobooksystems.com
