State Medical Advisory Committee (SMAC)
What is the SMAC's purpose?
The SMAC participates in the consideration of AHCCCS policy and programs by
reviewing policy and administrative issues and advising the Director of AHCCCS.
Under what authority does the SMAC meet?
The SMAC operates in accordance with 42 CFR 431.12 (Code of Federal
Regulations) and the State Medicaid Plan. The Bylaws for the AHCCCS SMAC
were created in September 1992.
SMAC Bylaws
(PDF, 36 Kb)
Who is on the SMAC?
The 15-member committee is composed of six members of the public, six
health care providers or professionals, and three ex-officio members (the
AHCCCS, DHS, DES Directors or their designees). Members are appointed for
two-year terms. Appointments are made on a staggered basis with half the
public and professional/provider members completing their terms annually.
AHCCCS tries to maintain a balance in SMAC membership by ensuring that
acute care, ALTCS, and behavioral health program concerns are represented.
The agency also tries to maintain a balance among the six public members
of AHCCCS recipients and advocates and among the six health care
provider/professionals of physicians, facility administrators and other
providers.
Ex-Officio Members:
- Anthony D. Rodgers, Director, AHCCCS Administration
- Jeannie Harmon, DES/AHCCCS Liaison, AZ Dept. of Economic Security
- Dr. Sundin Applegate, Medical Director, Public Health Prevention
Services, AZ Dept. of Health Services
Provider/Professional Members:
- Tara McCollum Plese, Director of Government & Media Relations, AZ Association of Community Health Centers
- Jeffrey T. Erickson, DMD, Central Tooth Doctor for Kids
- Kathy Byrne, Executive Director, El Rio Community Health Center
- Jezreel Ramirez, Program Coordinator, Regional Center for Border Health
- Kathleen Collins Pagels, Executive Director, Arizona Health Care Association
- Grace Caputo, Residency Program Director, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Public Members:
- David Hughes, AHCCCS Member Freedom To Work Client
- Phil Pangrazio, AZ Bridge for Independent Living
- Dr. Leonard Kirschner, Arizona Perinatal Trust
- Jill Rissi, Associate Director Policy and Development, St. Luke's
Health Initiative
- David Mitchell, State Director, AARP Arizona
- Kim VanPelt, Regional Manager, Phoenix & Yavapai "First Things First"
When does the SMAC meet?
The SMAC meets once each quarter. The AHCCCS Director chairs the meeting. SMAC meetings are open
to the public and every meeting has an open discussion period after
the final agenda item has been addressed.
| 2008 Meeting Schedule: |
February 13
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
May 7
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
July 9
3 p.m.- 5 p.m. |
November 4
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
All meetings will be held at:
AHCCCS Administration Building
701 E. Jefferson
3rd Floor Gold Room
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Who is the AHCCCS contact for the SMAC?
Theresa Gonzales
Community Relations Director
Ph: 602-417-4732
E-mail: Theresa.Gonzales@azahcccs.gov
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