Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Healthsperien Inspired Health Solutions ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://healthsperien.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [We’re proud to announce the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Design Solutions and the Center for Patient-Centered Transformation](https://healthsperien.com/center-for-medicare-medicaid-design-solutions-and-the-center-for-patient-centered-transformation/) - Healthsperien is proud to announce the launch of two new Centers of Expertise—the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Design Solutions and the Center for Patient-Centered Transformation—expanding and rounding out our Centers of Expertise to better support our clients and partners as they navigate an increasingly complex health care environment. - [We’re proud to announce the Center for Health Research, Policy, & Strategy—Healthsperien’s Newest Center of Expertise.](https://healthsperien.com/center-for-health-research-policy-strategy/) - Healthsperien announces the official launch of its Center for Health Research, Policy & Strategy, the newest addition to Healthsperien’s expanding capabilities and the third in a series of new Centers of Expertise. Serving as the firm’s hub for data-driven analysis, applied research, and evidence-informed policy development, the Center will provide clients with the objective insights needed to navigate today’s most complex healthcare decisions. By leveraging national administrative claims datasets, real-world evidence, surveys, focus groups, and interviews, the Center will deliver evidence-based strategies to inform and guide client decision-making. - [Redefining Hospice: Living Fully Until the End](https://healthsperien.com/redefining-hospice-living-fully-until-the-end/) - A recent Forbes article highlights insights from Tom Koutsoumpas, Founder & President of Healthsperien and CEO & Founder of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), who urges a redefinition of hospice—not as a last resort, but as a life-affirming opportunity for patients and families. From dispelling myths to embracing telehealth and advancing equity, Koutsoumpas emphasizes that hospice is about living fully, with dignity and support, until the very end. - [Healthsperien Announces the Launch of Action for Progress and Invest for Progress to Drive Behavioral Health Transformation](https://healthsperien.com/launch-of-action-for-progress-and-invest-for-progress-to-drive-behavioral-health-transformation/) - We’re proud to announce the launch of Action for Progress and Invest for Progress—two bold initiatives designed to accelerate system-wide transformation in behavioral health. Both efforts are within our newly formed Center for Behavioral Health, under the leadership of former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, one of the nation’s leading voices in behavioral health advocacy. - [Healthsperien Celebrates Founder & President Tom Koutsoumpas for Receiving a Fierce 50 Award](https://healthsperien.com/tom-koutsoumpas-for-receiving-a-fierce-50-award/) - Former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy has been named as a Partner with the firm and will establish and lead a new national mental health and addiction policy practice. Rep. Kennedy will bring his decades of national leadership, advocacy, and expertise in mental health to advise a diverse array of clients, focusing on mental health and addiction, community-based services and supports, and the need for health system transformation. - [Managing Partner Andrew MacPherson Testifies before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging](https://healthsperien.com/andrew-testimony/) - Managing Partner and Founding Principal Andrew MacPherson, speaking on behalf of the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (F4SCAN), testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and delivered a powerful message: loneliness among older adults is a public health crisis we can no longer ignore. - [Tom Koutsoumpas: A Visionary in U.S. Health Care Policy](https://healthsperien.com/tom-koutsoumpas-a-visionary-in-u-s-health-care-policy/) - Founder and President of Healthsperien LLC, Tom Koutsoumpas, has dedicated his career to shaping policies that impact millions. A son of Greek immigrants, he is a champion of health care policy and a leading voice in mental health reform—a journey defined by resilience, influence, and lasting impact. - [Healthsperien Managing Partner and Foundation for Social Connection Action Network Featured on CBS Evening News’ Eye on America](https://healthsperien.com/cbs-eye-on-america/) - Managing Partner and Founding Principal Andrew MacPherson, speaking on behalf of the Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (F4SCAN), testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and delivered a powerful message: loneliness among older adults is a public health crisis we can no longer ignore. - [New U.S. News & World Report Op-Ed by Tom Koutsoumpas](https://healthsperien.com/new-u-s-news-world-report-op-ed-by-tom-koutsoumpas/) - Healthsperien is proud to share that our Founder & President, Tom Koutsoumpas, has authored a new opinion piece in U.S. News & World Report reflecting on the history, impact, and future of hospice care in America. - [Healthsperien Welcomes Alfonso Guida, Jr. as Partner in Mental Health & Addiction Policy Practice](https://healthsperien.com/al-guida-announcement/) - Former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy has been named as a Partner with the firm and will establish and lead a new national mental health and addiction policy practice. Rep. Kennedy will bring his decades of national leadership, advocacy, and expertise in mental health to advise a diverse array of clients, focusing on mental health and addiction, community-based services and supports, and the need for health system transformation. ## Pages - [Home](https://healthsperien.com/) - Inspired Health Solutions For more than a decade, innovation and collaboration have been at the forefront of our nationally recognized health policy work, guiding our clients to pioneer more efficient and affordable health care delivery models for patients, caregivers and their families. 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The Center for Patient-Centered Transformation helps organizations bring innovative, patient-focused solutions to the market in ways that are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with evolving payment and policy landscapes. We work across the - [In the News](https://healthsperien.com/in-the-news/) - In the News We’re proud to announce the Center for Health Research, Policy, & Strategy—Healthsperien’s Newest Center of Expertise. Read More Redefining Hospice: Living Fully Until the End Read More New U.S. News & World Report Op-Ed by Tom Koutsoumpas Read More Healthsperien Managing Partner and Foundation for Social Connection Action Network Featured on CBS - [Center for Behavioral Health](https://healthsperien.com/center-for-behavioral-health/) - CENTER FOR Behavioral Health Advancing Access to Quality Mental Health & Addiction Care We provide policy guidance, strategic advice, and federal advocacy services to patient groups, providers, employers, innovators, and payors to advance innovative solutions that expand access to high-quality, affordable mental health and addiction care nationwide. 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The Center for Healthy Aging & Advanced Illness is dedicated to transforming how health and social systems improve the quality of life throughout the - [Kara Kukfa](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/kara-kukfa/) - Chief of Staff, Center for Behavioral Health Kara Kukfa Areas of Expertise Executive Leadership Mission-Driven Strategy Public Affairs Behavioral Health Policy Nonprofit Development Political Strategy Media & Communications Board Relations Team Leadership Envelope Biography Kara Kukfa is an accomplished Chief of Staff and strategic advisor with over a decade of leadership experience advancing national advocacy, - [Ray Quintero](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/ray-quintero/) - Managing Partner Ray Quintero Areas of Expertise Hospital and Primary Care at Home Palliative Care, Hospice, Long-term and Chronic Care Management Medicaid/Medicare Managed Care Mental and Behavioral Health Pharmaceutical policy Quality programs (QPP/MIPS), Alternative Payment Models (APMs) and value-based purchasing Envelope Phone Biography Ray Quintero, Managing Partner at Healthsperien, LLC, brings decades of leadership in - [Our Centers](https://healthsperien.com/our-centers/) - OUR CENTERS Insights, Innovation & Access Healthsperien’s Centers of Expertise is an interconnected suite that brings together deep subject matter expertise, applied research, and policy strategy under one roof to deliver innovative solutions in healthcare, policy development, government relations, and research. “Healthsperien is an integrated hub and trusted partner for organizations seeking to design, implement, - [Andrew MacPherson](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/andrew-macpherson/) - Founding Principal & Managing Partner Andrew MacPherson Areas of Expertise Medicare and Medicare Advantage Private health insurance coverage and benefit design Mental and behavioral health Alternative Payment Models and value-based payment Palliative care, hospice, long-term and chronic care management Social Isolation and Loneliness Prescription drug coverage and pharmaceutical issues Social determinants of health Affordable Care - [Lia Martinez-SantaMaria](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/lia-martinez-santamaria/) - Policy Director Lia Martinez-Santamaria Education NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture, and Communication UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Master of Art in Public Policy Envelope Linkedin Biography Lia Martinez-Santamaria is a health policy researcher with experience leading mixed-methods studies that inform decision-making across the health care landscape. She specializes in research on Medicare, Medicaid, - [Tyler Oberlander](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/tyler-oberlander/) - Vice President Tyler Oberlander Areas of Expertise Quality Measurement and Programs Research Design & Methodology Analytics & Policy-focused Data Analysis Value-based Care Models & Payment Reform Program Evaluation Medicare Policy Primary and Preventive Care Senior Housing and Care Envelope Linkedin Biography Tyler Oberlander is a Vice President in the Healthsperien Center for Health Research, Policy, - [Center for Health Research Policy, & Strategy](https://healthsperien.com/center-for-health-research-strategy/) - CENTER FOR Health Research, Policy & Strategy The Center for Health Research, Policy & Strategy is your trusted partner for data-driven analysis, applied research, and strategic policy development. We empower health care leaders with objective, evidence-based insights to navigate a rapidly evolving policy landscape and drive meaningful, sustainable change. 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With a strong focus on research related to Medicare - [Invest for Progress](https://healthsperien.com/center-for-behavioral-health/invest-for-progress/) - Mental Health Social Impact Collaborative Invest for Progress is a collaborative initiative to align the strategic deployment of capital, address barriers to scaling innovative models, and support the acceleration of outcomes-based financing to drive social good and measurable impact. By developing regional testbeds with integrated data, we track longitudinal outcomes that inform financing approaches to - [Quin Lyons](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/quin-lyons/) - Policy Associate Quin Lyons EDUCATION DESALES UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government Envelope Linkedin Biography Quinten Lyons is a Policy Associate with two and half years of experience in health policy. With a strong focus on hospice and aging issues, he excels at policy analysis and regulatory compliance, driven by a - [Tyra Hill](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/tyra-hill/) - Policy Analyst Tyra Hill EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Biology specialization UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Master of Public Health with a concentration in practice and policy Envelope Linkedin Biography Tyra Hill is a health policy professional with several years of experience in state and federal health policy, health - [Elizabeth Larky-Savin](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/elizabeth-larky-savin/) - Policy Analyst Elizabeth Larky-Savin EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health, & Society and Philosophy THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYMilken School of Public Health Master of Public Health Envelope Biography Elizabeth is a Policy Analyst with experience in health policy and health care information technology. Elizabeth believes that the design of physical, administrative, - [Carolyn Kowalyk](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/carolyn-kowalyk/) - Policy Analyst Carolyn Kowalyk EDUCATION THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Public Health THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYMilken School of Public Health Master of Public Health Envelope Biography Carolyn Kowalyk is a health policy professional with several years of experience in federal healthcare policy. With a strong focus on Medicaid and the Indian Health - [Andrew Spicer](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/andrew-spicer/) - senior Policy Analyst Andrew Spicer EDUCATION MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Master of Public Policy Envelope Linkedin Biography Andrew Spicer is a health policy professional with several years of experience in federal and state health policy, qualitative and quantitative research, and health system transformation. With a strong focus on Medicaid and - [Morgan Bailie](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/morgan-bailie/) - Policy Director Morgan Bailie Education TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts in Political Science DARMOUTH UNIVERSITY Master of Public Health Envelope Linkedin Biography Morgan Bailie brings nearly a decade of experience in mental health and substance use prevention and treatment to her role as Policy Director with Healthsperien. Morgan’s expertise in behavioral health includes payment - [Meredith Yinger](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/meredith-yinger/) - Senior Policy Director Meredith Yinger Areas of Expertise Federal Health Policy & Regulatory Analysis Value-Based Care & Payment Reform Primary Care & Provider Payment Policy Medicare & Medicaid Policy Advocacy Strategy & Campaign Development Envelope Linkedin Biography Meredith offers a wide range of experience in health care policy, regulatory analysis, and advocacy, particularly from a - [Ethan McChesney](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/ethan-mcchesney/) - Policy director Ethan McChesney EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Sociology Envelope Linkedin Biography Ethan McChesney is a health care policy professional with experience in policy analysis and development, strategic membership management, and government relations. With a strong focus on hospice, pallaitive, advanced illness, and aging-related issues, he excels at - [Chamiere Greenaway](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/chamiere-greenaway/) - Senior Policy Director Chamiere Greenaway Areas of Expertise Medicare Advantage Medicaid Managed Care MLTSS & Dually Eligible Beneficiary Telehealth Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health Envelope Linkedin Biography Chamiere brings almost 8 years of collaborative corporate experience in federal healthcare policy, particularly from a health plan perspective, with significant emphasis on Medicare Advantage, Medicaid - [Wendy O'Brien](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/wendy-obrien/) - Director of OPerations Wendy O’Brien Specialities Executive Support Non-Profit Accounting and Budgets Non Profit Compliance Bookkeeping Envelope Biography Wendy, our Director of Operations, brings over 20 years of diverse experience supporting high-level executives across the non-profit, financial, and real estate sectors. She oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations and is instrumental in advancing our mission by - [Debbie McCarron](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/debbie-mccarron/) - Associate Vice President, External Affairs Debbie McCarron Areas of Expertise Strategic Communications Event Management Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Coaching & Team Building Envelope Linkedin Biography Debbie McCarron is a dynamic leader with extensive expertise in strategic communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, events and project management. Her work is deeply rooted in advancing health care policy and - [Margret Wallace](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/margret-wallace/) - Associate Vice President, Margaret Wallace Specialties Coalition Leadership & Management Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning & Operations Event Mangament Envelope Linkedin Biography Meg is Healthsperien’s Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives. In her role, she oversees the firm’s external partnerships and coalition clients by serving as their main point of contact and providing support - [Brian W. Lindberg](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/brian-lindberg/) - Vice President, Health and Aging Policy Brian W. Lindberg Areas of Expertise Aging Populations Serious illness Care Long-Term Care Caregiving Policies Social Isolation Elder Justice Health Community-Based Services Envelope Phone-alt Biography Brian W. Lindberg, Vice President of Health and Aging Policy, is a recognized leader in health care and aging policy, bringing decades of experience - [Rebecca Messing Haigler](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/rebecca-messing-haigler-2/) - Senior Vice President, Technology & Mental Health Rebecca Messing Haigler Areas of Expertise Behavioral Health & Mental Health Healthcare Technology & Digital Health Health Economics Payor & Value-Based Care Strategy Hospital & Health System Global Healthcare Market Expertise Envelope Linkedin Biography Rebecca ‘Becky’ Messing Haigler, MPH, MBA, is an experienced healthcare executive, strategist and health - [Tom Bednar](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/tom-bednar/) - Senior Vice President & Counsel Tomas Bednar Areas of Expertise Health Care Regulation and Policy Medicaid/Medicare Managed Care Medicare Advantage Dually Eligible Coverage Policy approaches to addressing social determinants of health Envelope Linkedin Biography Tomas offers a wide range of experience in health care regulatory and policy topics, particularly from a health plan perspective. He - [Gio Maisuradze](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/gio-maisuradze/) - Chief Financial Officer Gio Maisuradze Areas of Expertise Financial Counseling Accounting Taxation Envelope Biography Gio Maisuradze is the Chief Financial Advisor at Healthsperien, bringing over a decade of experience in financial consulting, accounting, and taxation. In his role, he oversees the firm’s financial management and supports leadership in financial communications, strategic planning, budgeting, and operations. - [Shiven Bhardwaj](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/shiven-bhardwaj/) - Pharmacy Policy & Business Advisor Shiven Bhardwaj Areas of Expertise Pharmacy Benefit Management Medicare and Managed Medicaid Envelope Biography Shiven has worked over the past decade in various segments of health care, which include community pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, hospice care and pharmacy benefit management. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 2011 with a - [Cameron Muir](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/cameron-muir/) - Senior Advisor Cameron Muir, MD Areas of Expertise Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine Value-Based Care Design & Payment Models Claims Analytics and Quality Measurement Health Care Program Development and Leadership Executive Leadership and Clinical Oversight Medical Education and Ethics Envelope Biography Dr. Cameron Muir, a nationally recognized physician, educator, and executive leader in hospice, palliative - [John Mach](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/john-mach/) - Senior Advisor John Mach, MD Areas of Expertise Aging Populations Complex Care Value-Based Care Design High Needs, High-Risk Populations Caregiver Solutions Envelope Biography Dr. Mach, a geriatrician with 40 years of clinical and business leadership experience, is the Founder and General Manager of Mach Health Care Strategies providing consulting services to entities serving high-needs, high-risk - [Brian Litten](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/brian-litten/) - Senior Advisor Brian Litten Areas of Expertise Healthcare Financing Chronic Care Delivery Value-Based Contracting Pharma/Life Sciences Healthcare Technologies Investment Evaluation Envelope Biography Brian has over 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare organizations, ranging from startups to publicly traded companies. A seasoned C-suite executive, board member, and advisor, Brian is passionate about transforming the healthcare - [Carole Fisher](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/carole-fisher/) - Senior Advisor Carole Fisher Areas of Expertise Strategic Leadership and Transformation Hospice and Palliative Care Expertise Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration Market Growth and Business Development Envelope Biography Ms. Fisher serves as a Senior Advisor to Healthsperien and as President of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Drawing on decades of experience and - [Caroline Carney](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/caroline-carney/) - Senior Advisor Caroline Carney Areas of Expertise Behavioral Health Integration & Program Design Value-Based Healthcare & Medicaid Policy Managed Care Leadership & Medical Economics Quality Improvement & Health Outcomes Measurement Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Policy Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Models (e.g., CCBHCs) Healthcare Quality Standards & National Quality Forum Participation Opioid Use - [Tom Beauregard](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/tom-beauregard/) - Senior Advisor Tom Beauregard Areas of Expertise Care Delivery Model Development Value-Based Care and Payment Models Health Care Benefit Design Healthcare Financing Medicare and Medicaid Technology Integration Envelope Biography Tom brings unparalleled expertise in healthcare innovation and implementation, providing strategic counsel to Healthsperien’s clients. With 30 years of experience across the healthcare sector, including industry, - [Larry Atkins](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/larry-atkins/) - Senior Advisor Larry Atkins, PhD Areas of Expertise Hospice & Palliative Care Policy Long-term Services & Supports PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) program Envelope Biography Dr. Atkins brings over 40 years of unparalleled expertise in health and social policy analysis, development, and legislative representation across local, state, and federal levels. As Chief - [Al Guida](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/al-guida-2/) - partner Alfonso Guida Jr. Specialties Mental Health Policy Legislative & Government Relations Medicaid & Health Coverage Expansion Nonprofit Leadership & Advocacy Strategy Health Care Funding & Grant Strategy Health Care Policy & Advocacy Envelope Phone Biography Al is a nationally recognized advocate and strategist who has provided valuable federal policy and regulatory solutions for Guide’s - [Patrick J. Kennedy](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/patrick-j-kennedy/) - partner Patrick J. Kennedy Specialties Mental Health & Addiction Envelope Phone Biography During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy co-authored the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the - [Jeanne DeSa](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/jeanne-desa/) - Senior Partner Jeanne De Sa Areas of Expertise Health Care Financing Medicare and Medicaid Legislative and Regulatory Analysis Medicare Parts A, B and D, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid Policy-focused Data Analysis Federal Budget and Health Care Economy State Health System Improvements Envelope Phone Biography Jeanne is Senior Partner with over 25 years of expertise in - [Tom Koutsoumpas](https://healthsperien.com/meet-the-team/tom-koutsoumpas/) - FOUNDER + PRESIDENT Tom Koutsoumpas AREAS OF EXPERTISE Health Care Policy & Advocacy Hospice & Palliative Care Advanced Illness & Elder Care Home-Based & Community Care Models Nonprofit Leadership & Governance Mental & Behavioral Health Advocacy Legislative & Government Relations Envelope Linkedin Phone Biography Tom Koutsoumpas emerges as a pivotal figure in the realm of - [Government Affairs](https://healthsperien.com/our-services/government-affairs/) - Effective Advocacy Strategies for Policy Impact We develop targeted government advocacy strategies, connecting you with key agencies and legislative offices to ensure your priorities are heard and drive meaningful results. 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