DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE

Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (410) 767-6505

Deborah I. Chang, Deputy Secretary for Health Care Policy, Finance, & Regulation (410) 767-4664
Kenneth M. (Mark) Puente, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-6505
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services (410) 767-6510
Daniel J. O'Brien, Jr., Principal Counsel (410) 767-1861

201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201 - 2399
(410) 767-6500
(410) 767-6860 (public information)
e-mail: healthmd@dhmh.state.md.us
fax: (410) 767-6489
TTY: (410) 767-5072
World Wide Web: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/


Agencies

Budget

Functions

Historical Evolution

Organizational Chart

Organizational Structure

Origin

Reports


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

(M00A01, formerly 32.01.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $3,038,525
FY1999 authorized positions: 27.6
Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
(appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent)
(410) 767-6505
e-mail: benjaming@dhmh.state.md.us

OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

(M00P0301, formerly 32.16.03)
FY1999 appropriation: $7,960,498
FY1999 authorized positions: 147.8
Carol Benner, Director
(410) 764-2431
e-mail: bennerc@dhmh.state.md.us

Thomas V. Russell, Deputy Director (410) 764-4983
Dorothy Greene, Administrator (410) 764-2431

HEALTH CARE POLICY, FINANCE, & REGULATION

(M00P01, formerly 32.16.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $1,387,853
FY1999 authorized positions: 24
Deborah I. Chang, Deputy Secretary for Health Care Policy, Finance, & Regulation
(410) 767-4664
e-mail: changd@dhmh.state.md.us

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST COMMISSION

(M00R0101, formerly 32.18.01.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $4,443,261
FY1999 authorized positions: 29
John M. Colmers, Executive Director
(410) 764-3563
e-mail: jcolmers@erols.com
World Wide Web: http://www.hcacc.state.md.us/

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent to 4-year terms:
Donald E. Wilson, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2002

Marc E. Zanger, 2000; J. Dennis Murray, 2001; Catherine N. Smoot-Haselnus, M.D., 2001; Evelyn T. Beasley, 2002; E. Regina G. Sorrell, 2002; Ernest B. Crofoot, 2002; two vacancies.

STATE HEALTH RESOURCES PLANNING COMMISSION

(M00R0103, formerly 32.18.01.03)
FY1999 appropriation: $3,041,236
FY1999 authorized positions: 39.1
Pamela W. Barclay, Acting Executive Director
(appointed by State Health Resources Planning Commission with Governor's approval)
(410) 764-3255
e-mail: jstanton@mhrp.state.md.us
fax: (410) 358-1311
World Wide Web: http://www.mhrpc.state.md.us/

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
George S. Malouf, Sr., M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 2001

Walter J. Hall, 1998; Constance F. Row, 1998; Steven S. Cohen, 2000; Joan Y. Harris, 2000; Nancy A. Russell, 2000; Ruth Spector, 2000; Mirza Hussain Ali Baig, M.D., 2001; G. Scott Hunter, 2001; Walter E. Chase, Sr., 2002; Larry Ginsburg, 2002; Marvin Schneider, M.D., 2002; one vacancy.

Ex officio: Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

(M00R0102, formerly 32.18.01.02)
FY1999 appropriation: $39,422,050
FY1999 authorized positions: 30
Robert B. Murray, Executive Director
(appointed by State Health Services Cost Review Commission with Governor's approval)
(410) 764-2605
e-mail: murrayr@dhmh.state.md.us
World Wide Web: http://www.hscrc.state.md.us./

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Don S. Hillier, Chair (chosen by Governor), 2000

Philip B. Down, 1999; Dale O. Troll, 1999; Samuel Lin, M.D., 2001; C. James Lowthers, 2001; Willarda V. Edwards, M.D., 2002; Dean E. Farley, Ph.D., 2002.

HEALTH SERVICES ANALYSIS & EVALUATION ADMINISTRATION

John G. Folkemer, Director
(410) 767-5806
e-mail: folkemerj@dhmh.state.md.us
fax: (410) 333-7505

INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION

(M00C0103, formerly 32.03.01.03)
FY1999 appropriation: $4,916,432
FY1999 authorized positions: 102
Asa (Jack) Frost, Director (410) 767-6830

MEDICAL CARE FINANCE & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION

(M00Q0105, formerly 32.17.01.05)
FY1999 appropriation: $12,796,909
FY1999 authorized positions: 196.8
Lawrence P. Triplett, Director
(410) 767-5204
e-mail: triplettl@dhmh.state.md.us

Kenneth S. Smoot, Deputy Director (410) 767-5186
Diane C. Herr, Deputy Director (410) 767-5510

MEDICAL CARE OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION

(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
FY1999 appropriation: $20,221,546
FY1999 authorized positions: 229.8
Joseph E. Davis, Director
(410) 767-5400
e-mail: davisj@dhmh.state.md.us

MEDICAL CARE POLICY ADMINISTRATION

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY1999 appropriation: $10,504,429
FY1999 authorized positions: 80
Susan J. Tucker, Acting Director
(410) 767-1432
e-mail: tuckers@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

(M00P0204, formerly 32.16.02.04)
FY1999 appropriation: $5,224,662
FY1999 authorized positions: 54.5
Elizabeth Groninger, Liaison (410) 764-4793

STATE BOARD OF NURSING

(M00P0205)
FY1999 appropriation: $2,278,165
FY1999 authorized positions: 30.5
Donna M. Dorsey, R.N., Executive Director
(410) 585-1900
e-mail: 102234.1523@compuserve.com
World Wide Web: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/mbn/

Appointed by Governor with advice of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (consumer members also appointed with Senate advice & consent) to 4-year terms:
Teresa M. Bianco, R.N., President (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2001

Jane A. Garvin, R.N., 2000; Robert E. Mack, 2000; Cheryl Tom-Nelson, R.N., 2000; Willie Bertha Boyd, 2001; Jule M. Halleredin, 2001; Kathleen R. Alascia, 2002; Patricia G. Donoho, 2002; Madeline V. Forrest, 2002; Barbara A. Kellam, Ph.D., 2002; Laurl H. Matey, 2002.

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE

(M00P0206)
FY1999 appropriation: $6,216,487
FY1999 authorized positions: 68
J. Michael Compton, Executive Director
(410) 764-4777
1-800-492-6836 (toll free)
e-mail: bpga@erols.com
fax: (410) 358-2252
World Wide Web: http://www.docboard.org/md/default.htm

Margaret T. Anzalone, Deputy Director
(410) 764-4758
e-mail: anzalone@bcpl.net

Appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Suresh C. Gupta, M.D., Chair (chosen by Governor), 1999

Lorna A. Green, 1999; Charles F. Hobelmann, Jr., M.D., 1999; Mary M. Newman, M.D., 1999; Donald C. Chambers, M.D., 2000; Moises Z. Fraiman, M.D., 2000; Sidney B. Seidman, M.D., 2000; Cheryl E. Winchell, M.D., 2000; Samuel K. Himmelrich, Sr., 2001; Zorayda M. Lee-Llacer, M.D., 2001; Ronald J. Orleans, M.D., 2001; Samir R. Neimat, M.D., 2002; Gwendolyn G. Rooks, 2002; Carol Samuels-Botts, M.D., 2002; Susan T. Strahan, M.D., 2002.

OPERATIONS

(M00C0101, formerly 32.03.01.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $7,458,875
FY1999 authorized positions: 134.6
Kenneth M. (Mark) Puente, Deputy Secretary for Operations
(410) 767-6505
e-mail: puentem@dhmh.state.md.us

Richard A. Proctor, Special Assistant (410) 767-5660
Brendan Clifford, Special Assistant (410) 767-0896
Cedonnia Church, Administrative Assistant (410) 767-5502

BUDGET MANAGEMENT OFFICE

James P. Johnson, Director
(410) 767-6064
e-mail: johnsonj@dhmh.state.md.us

FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(M00C0102, formerly 32.03.01.02)
FY1999 appropriation: $5,996,164
FY1999 authorized positions: 137
Irma A. Bevans, Director
(410) 767-5820
e-mail: bevansi@dhmh.state.md.us

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(M00C0104, formerly 32.03.01.04)
FY1999 appropriation: $4,544,291
FY1999 authorized positions: 93
Robert W. Beasman, Director
(410) 767-5830
e-mail: beasmanr@dhmh.state.md.us

PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

James A. (Alan) Baker, Director
(410) 767-5423
e-mail: bakera@dhmh.state.md.us

VITAL STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

Isabelle L. Horon, Dr.P.H., Director (410) 767-5930

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

(M00F0101, formerly 32.06.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $2,273,416
FY1999 authorized positions: 20
Vacancy, Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services
(410) 767-6510

Arlene H. Stephenson, Chief of Staff (410) 767-6525
Mae Rupert, Special Assistant (410) 767-6525
Gail Wowk, Special Assistant (410) 767-6525

AIDS ADMINISTRATION

(M00F0401, formerly 32.06.04.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $27,735,331
FY1999 authorized positions: 65
Liza Solomon, Dr.P.H., Director
(410) 767-5013
e-mail: solomol@dhmh.state.md.us

AIDS Hotline (7 days a week): (410) 333-AIDS
AIDS Hotline (7 days a week): (410) 945-AIDS (Baltimore area)
1-800-638-6252 (toll free)
TDD: 1-800-553-3140

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION

(M00K02, formerly 32.11.02)
FY1999 appropriation: $64,347,968
FY1999 authorized positions: 53
Thomas W. Davis, Director
(410) 767-6925
e-mail: davist@dhmh.state.md.us
World Wide Web: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/adaa/index.htm

Shane Dennis, Deputy Director (410) 767-6872

COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

(M00F02, formerly 32.06.02)
FY1999 appropriation: $209,315,770
FY1999 authorized positions: 246.4
Carlessia A. Hussein, R.N., Dr.P.H., Director
(410) 767-5300
e-mail: husseinc@dhmh.state.md.us
World Wide Web: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/cpha/

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Jonathan R. Foley, Associate Director (410) 767-5300

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Diane L. Matuszak, M.D., Associate Director (410) 767-5300

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

(M00M01, formerly 32.13.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $317,108,582
FY1999 authorized positions: 134.5
Diane K. Coughlin, Director
(410) 767-5600
e-mail: coughlind@dhmh.state.md.us

Scott M. Uhl, Deputy Director (410) 767-5600

LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION

(M00J02, formerly 32.10.02)
FY1999 appropriation: $13,990,276
FY1999 authorized positions: 267
J. Mehsen Joseph, Ph.D., Director
(410) 767-6100
e-mail: josephj@dhmh.state.md.us

MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION

(M00L01, formerly 32.12.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $403,270,507
FY1999 authorized positions: 79.85
Oscar L. Morgan, Director
(410) 767-6611

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-6655
Brian M. Hepburn, M.D., Clinical Director (410) 767-6655

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

(M00F0501, formerly 32.06.05.01)
FY1999 appropriation: $4,867,324
FY1999 authorized positions: 69
John E. Smialek, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3225


DEFUNCT DEPARTMENTAL AGENCIES

ADMINISTRATION & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Grants, Contracts, and Administration in 1998.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOME-BASED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Staff: Thomas V. Russell (410) 764-4983

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: Lynn C. O'Connor, Chair

Erwin E. Abrams; Marjorie Bauman; Susan R. Bass; Donna Collier; Stanton G. Ades; Donna M. Dorsey; Sylvia Edwards; Wesley S. Malin; Martha Nathanson; Sandra Natolly; Julia M. Pannell; Lynn Riley; Mark Rosenberg; Karen Soisson; Maryjane Sorbie-Goetshius; Elizabeth Weglein; Susan J. Vaeth; Laura Zemon.

The Advisory Committee on Home-Based Health Care Services was formed by the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1998 (Chapter 133, Acts of 1998). The Committee studies laws for regulating the quality of home-based health care and recommended ways to improve and streamline regulation. Employment issues such as liability for paying Social Security, workers' compensation, and unemployment benefits also were considered. The committee submitted its report December 1, 1998.

ANNAPOLIS BRANCH LABORATORY
Under Laboratories Administration, closed July 1996.

BUSINESS & REGULATORY SERVICES
Disbanded in July 1997.

CENTER FOR AIDS EDUCATION
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Prevention Programs in 1997.

CENTER FOR AIDS EPIDEMIOLOGY
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Analysis in 1997.

CENTER FOR AIDS SERVICES, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for HIV Patient Services in 1997.

CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & ANALYSIS
Under AIDS Administration, renamed Center for Epidemiology and Health Research in 1998.

CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY & HEALTH RESEARCH
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Health Data to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.

CENTER FOR HEALTH DATA
Under AIDS Administration, merged with Center for Epidemiology and Health Research to form Center for Epidemiology and Health Services Research in 1998.

CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & PATIENT SERVICES
Under AIDS Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Center for Education & Training.

CENTER FOR QUALITY ASSESSMENT & IMPROVEMENT
Under AIDS Administration, abolished in 1997. Most of its functions were absorbed by the Center for Education and Training.

CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIVES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Under State Board of Nursing, reorganized in 1997 as Nurse-Midwife Peer Review Advisory Committee.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEILLANCE & LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION
In January 1997, renamed Laboratories Administration.

DATA BASE DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Work Group last met in July 1996 and concluded its work in 1997.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & AMBULATORY CARE PROGRAM
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program. Ambulatory care functions were transferred to join Hospitals and Complaint Program.

DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medical Services in October 1997.

DIVISION OF ACUTE CARE SERVICES
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Program Services and Review Division in July 1997.

DIVISION OF ADJUNCT SERVICES
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed in July 1997 as Quality Assurance Services Division.

DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, functions of the Division were assigned to other divisions in October 1997.

DIVISION OF CLINICAL LAB SERVICES
Under Laboratories Office, the Division was abolished in December 1996.

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, disbanded in October 1997.

DIVISION OF ELIGIBILITY SERVICES
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Medicaid Eligibility in October 1997.

DIVISION OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, functions of the Division were assigned to other divisions in October 1997.

DIVISION OF PRIMARY CARE
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Managed Care in October 1997.

DIVISION OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Division of Planning and Evaluation in October 1997.

DIVSION OF UTILIZATION & ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
Under Medical Care Finance and Compliance Administration, renamed Recipient Services Division in July 1997.

EARLY INTERVENTION & SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
Under Community and Public Health Administration, functions were assigned to Specialty Care Division under Office of Children's Health in January 1998.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, function transferred to Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System on January 1, 1999.

EXPANSION OF INSURANCE REFORM TASK FORCE
James Block, M.D., Co-Chair
Alvin Powers, Co-Chair

Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Task Force concluded its work at the end of 1994.

FIELD SERVICES
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Prevention and Treatment Services in 1998.

FINANCIAL PLANNING ADMINISTRATION
Under Operations. reorganized as Budget Management Office in 1997.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) QUALITY & PRACTICE PARAMETER DEVELOPMENT WORK GROUP
Joseph A. Mead, Jr., M.D., Chair

Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Work Group completed its work in 1996.

HEALTH SYSTEMS PLANNING
Under State Health Resources Planning Commission, functions of this unit were merged with the Policy Analysis Division in January 1997 to form the Planning and Policy Analysis Division.

HMO PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Committee last met in February 1995 and concluded its work in 1997.

HOSPITALS & COMPLAINT PROGRAM
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, this program was joined together with the Ambulatory Care Program in 1997.

INFORMATION SERVICES
Formerly under Program Systems and Operations Administration, reorganized in July 1997 as Information Resources Management Administration.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION
Reorganized as Office of Quality Assurance in March 1999.

LOCAL & FAMILY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Renamed Community and Public Health Administration in January 1997.

LONG-TERM MANAGED CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Staff: Michael A. Nolin (410) 455-6759
Richard Bennett, M.D., Chair

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE, & OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR ADDICTION SERVICES
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Management Information, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services in 1998.

MARYLAND ACCESS TO CARE (MAC) RECIPIENT SERVICES & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER RELATIONS
Under Medical Care Operations Administration, reorganized as HealthChoice in July 1998.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Under Medical Care Policy Administration, renamed Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee in 1996 (Chapter 352, Acts of 1996).

MEDICAL SPECIALTY COMMITTEE
Under State Board of Physician Quality Assurance, discontinued by vote of Board on October 1, 1996.

OFFICE OF FOOD PROTECTION & CONSUMER HEALTH SERVICES
Formerly under Community Health Surveillance and Laboratories Administration, the Office was renamed Consumer Health and Facility Services in January 1997 under the Community and Public Health Administration.

OFFICE OF PLANNING, EVALUATION, & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office of Public Health Assessment in January 1997.

PAYMENT SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Committee last met in November 1996 and concluded its work in 1997.

PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY WORK GROUP
Under Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission, the Work Group last met in December 1996 and concluded its work in 1997.

POLICY, PLANNING, & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, renamed Policy and Program Development Division in 1994.

POLICY & HEALTH STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION
Renamed Health Services Analysis and Evaluation Administration in April 1997.

PROGRAM SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION
Renamed Medical Care Operations Administration in July 1997.

PSYCHIATRIST ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Under Board of Physician Quality Assurance, disbanded in 1993.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
Formerly under Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, abolished effective Oct. 1, 1997 (Chapter 5, Acts of 1997).

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Under Licensing and Certification Administration, this program was reorganized in 1997 as Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Community Mental Health Program.

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