MRomeo Consulting LLC
Message from from michele romeo, PSTG 2024 Board Chair
Dear PSTG Members,
I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled and deeply honored to have been selected as your Board Chair for the 2024 calendar year. Allow me to take this opportunity to introduce myself and our esteemed board members:
Michele Romeo
As your Board Chair, I bring over 35 years of experience in health care information technology, with a focus on large-scale IT operations and contract management. My background includes serving as both a State Medicaid CIO and a Vendor, and I currently operate as Principal at MR Consulting, LLC, providing expert guidance to executive management and Government Sector Clients.
Tony Franklin (Board Vice Chair)
Tony Franklin, currently a Managing Director at E&Y leading their Medicaid Practice, has been an integral part of PSTG as our Treasurer for the past 10 years. With his extensive experience in Medicaid Systems Implementations, Operations and Project Management, Tony brings invaluable insights to our board.
Martina Wood (Board Treasurer)
Martina Wood, our newly elected PSTG Board Treasurer, serves as the Chief Operating Officer at FEI Systems. With her wealth of experience in Government Healthcare including Medicaid, LTSS and Behavioral Health, Martina is a valuable addition to our team.
Deborah Lemmon (Board Secretary)
Deborah Lemmon, a seasoned Management Consultant with Public Knowledge, has been dedicatedly serving as our Board Secretary for the past two years. Her expertise in Project Management and Software Engineering greatly contributes to our board's efficiency.
Lisa Alger (PSTG Board Immediate Past Chair)
Lisa Alger, our Immediate Past Chair, has been instrumental in guiding PSTG's initiatives in her roles as Board Chair and Vice Chair. As a Business Consulting Senior Director at NTT DATA, Lisa's level of expertise is invaluable to our organization.
In the upcoming year, our PSTG Committees - Procurement and Implementation to Operations - will conclude their work and present their findings to CMS in April.
Following CMS review, we will publish their documents on the PSTG Website and plan to present them at MESC 2024.
Furthermore, based on your feedback from last year's MESC conference, we are establishing a workgroup on AI. Our aim is to assist states in preparing for the technological advancements in AI. Stay tuned for more updates on this front in the coming months.
We are keen on engaging our membership in a more meaningful manner. The Board is committed to facilitating connections between our tech community members and states seeking innovative solutions. We recognize that State Medicaid agencies are eager for innovation, presenting a significant opportunity for investment in the healthcare sector. Together, with our state partners, we can modernize Medicaid IT systems to better serve the needs of States' programs, providers, and beneficiaries. CMS and states are prepared to invest in innovative solutions, and we are here to help meet those needs.
Your input is crucial to us. Please share your ideas on how PSTG can better serve you by emailing me at mvromeo11@comcast.net. I eagerly anticipate a productive year ahead for PSTG.
Best regards,
Michele Romeo
PSTG 2024 Board Chair