DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE

Martin P. Wasserman, M.D., J.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene (410) 767-6505

Barbara Shipnuck, Deputy Secretary for Health Care Policy, Finance, & Regulation (410) 767-4664
Kenneth M. (Mark) Puente, Deputy Secretary for Operations (410) 767-5502
Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., 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
e-mail: healthmd@dhmh.state.md.us
fax: (410) 767-6489
public information: (410) 767-6860
TTY: (410) 767-5072
World Wide Web: http://www.charm.net/~epi9/


Agencies

Budget

Historical Evolution

Mandated Reports

Organizational Chart

Origin & Functions


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OFFICE OF SECRETARY

(M00A01, formerly 32.01.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $3,038,815
FY1998 authorized positions: 27.6
Martin P. Wasserman, M.D., J.D., Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene
(appointed by Governor with Senate advice & consent)
(410) 767-6505
e-mail: wassermanm@dhmh.state.md.us

HEALTH CARE POLICY, FINANCE, & REGULATION

(M00P01, formerly 32.16.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $1,567,226
FY1998 authorized positions: 25
Barbara Shipnuck, Deputy Secretary for Health Care Policy, Finance, & Regulation
(410) 767-4664
e-mail: shipnuckb@dhmh.state.md.us

MEDICAL CARE FINANCE & COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATION

(M00Q0105, formerly 32.17.01.05)
FY1998 appropriation: $12,140,019
FY1998 authorized positions: 187
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 POLICY ADMINISTRATION

(M00Q0104, formerly 32.17.01.04)
FY1998 appropriation: $10,582,459
FY1998 authorized positions: 75
Joseph M. Millstone, Director
(410) 767-1432
e-mail: millstonej@dhmh.state.md.us

Vacancy, Deputy Director (410) 767-5206

PROGRAM SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION

(M00Q0102, formerly 32.17.01.02)
FY1998 appropriation: $18,891,059
FY1998 authorized positions: 239.6
Joseph E. Davis, Director (410) 767-5400

MARYLAND HEALTH CARE ACCESS & COST COMMISSION

(M00R0101, formerly 32.18.01.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $4,825,591
FY1998 authorized positions: 29
John M. Colmers, Executive Director
(410) 764-3460
e-mail: jcolmers@erols.com

Donald E. Wilson, M.D., Chair, 1998

Appointed by Governor (who names chair) with Senate advice & consent: Evelyn T. Beasley, 1998; Harold A. Cohen, Ph.D., 1998; E. Regina Sorrell, 1998; John A. Picciotto, Esq., 2000; Marc E. Zanger, 2000; Elaine W. Johnston, 2001; J. Dennis Murray, 2001; Catherine N. Smoot-Haselnus, M.D., 2001.

STATE HEALTH RESOURCES PLANNING COMMISSION

(M00R0103, formerly 32.18.01.03)
FY1998 appropriation: $2,979,967
FY1998 authorized positions: 40.7
James R. Stanton, 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

George S. Malouf, Sr., M.D., Chair, 1997

Appointed by Governor (who names chair): Gregory Scott Hunter, 1997; Roger C. Lipitz, 1997; Mary Etta Mills, Sc.D., 1997; Walter J. Hall, 1998; Marcia Gann Pines, 1998; Constance F. Row, 1998; Marvin Schneider, M.D., 1998; LeRoy W. Williams, 1998; Steven S. Cohen, 2000; Joan Y. Harris, 2000; Nancy A. Russell, 2000; Ruth Spector, 2000.

Ex officio: Barbara Shipnuck, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene

STATE HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

(M00R0102, formerly 32.18.01.02)
FY1998 appropriation: $2,738,248
FY1998 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

Charles O. Fisher, Sr., Esq., Chair, 1997

Appointed by Governor (who names chair): C. James Lowthers, 1997; Willarda V. Edwards, M.D., 1998; Dean E. Farley, Ph.D., 1998; Philip B. Down, 1999; Dale O. Troll, 1999; Don S. Hillier, 2000.

BUSINESS & REGULATORY SERVICES

Vacancy, Assistant Secretary for Business & Regulatory Services (410) 767-4664

LICENSING & CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION

(M00P0301, formerly 32.16.03)
FY1998 appropriation: $7,425,023
FY1998 authorized positions: 127.8
Carol Benner, Director
(410) 764-2431
e-mail: bennerc@dhmh.state.md.us

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

POLICY & HEALTH STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION

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

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

(M00P0204, formerly 32.16.02.04)
FY1998 appropriation: $5,008,156
FY1998 authorized positions: 50.5

STATE BOARD OF PHYSICIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE

(M00P0206)
FY1998 appropriation: $6,020,387
FY1998 authorized positions: 68
J. Michael Compton, Executive Director
(410) 764-4777
e-mail: 102234.2354@compuserve.com
toll free: 1-800-492-6836

Suresh C. Gupta, M.D., Chair, 1999

Appointed by Governor (who names chair): William A. Crawley, M.D., 1998; Brian M. Hepburn, M.D., 1998; Christine J. Moore, 1998; John F. Strahan, M.D., 1998; 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.

OPERATIONS

(M00C0101, formerly 32.03.01.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $7,251,878
FY1998 authorized positions: 134
Kenneth M. (Mark) Puente, Deputy Secretary for Operations
(410) 767-5502
e-mail: puentem@dhmh.state.md.us

Gregory Gabell, Special Assistant (410) 767-5502
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)
FY1998 appropriation: $5,073,924
FY1998 authorized positions: 139
Irma A. Bevans, Director
(410) 767-5820
e-mail: bevansi@dhmh.state.md.us

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

(M00C0104, formerly 32.03.01.04)
FY1998 appropriation: $4,389,617
FY1998 authorized positions: 93
Robert W. Beasman, Acting Director
(410) 767-5830
e-mail: beasmanr@dhmh.state.md.us

Julia Davidson-Randall, Deputy Director & State Registrar (410) 767-5830

PERSONNEL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

(M00F0101, formerly 32.06.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $2,209,645
FY1998 authorized positions: 19
Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services
(410) 767-6510
e-mail: benjaming@dhmh.state.md.us

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

AIDS ADMINISTRATION

(M00F0401, formerly 32.06.04.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $21,512,215
FY1998 authorized positions: 68
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)
toll free: 1-800-638-6252
TDD: 1-800-553-3140
World Wide Web: http://www.charm.net/~epi10/

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION

(M00K02, formerly 32.11.02)
FY1998 appropriation: $61,418,004
FY1998 authorized positions: 53
Thomas W. Davis, Director
(410) 767-6925
e-mail: davist@dhmh.state.md.us

Shane Dennis, Deputy Director (410) 767-6872

COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

(M00F02, formerly 32.06.02)
FY1998 appropriation: $182,784,733
FY1998 authorized positions: 139.5
Carlessia A. Hussein, R.N., Dr.P.H., Director
(410) 767-5300
e-mail: husseinc@dhmh.state.md.us
World Wide Web: http://www.charm.net/~epi8/

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION

(M00M01, formerly 32.13.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $282,682,639
FY1998 authorized positions: 132.5
Diane K. Ebberts, Director
(410) 767-5600
e-mail: ebbertsd@dhmh.state.md.us

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

LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION

(M00J02, formerly 32.10.02)
FY1998 appropriation: $13,740,353
FY1998 authorized positions: 266
J. Mehsen Joseph, Ph.D., Director
(410) 767-6100
e-mail: 72054.362@compuserve.com

MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION

(M00L01, formerly 32.12.01)
FY1998 appropriation: $382,193,899
FY1998 authorized positions: 81.35
Vacancy, Director
(410) 767-6611

Oscar L. Morgan, 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)
FY1998 appropriation: $4,597,403
FY1998 authorized positions: 69
John E. Smialek, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner (410) 333-3225


DEFUNCT DEPARTMENTAL AGENCIES

ANNAPOLIS BRANCH LABORATORY
Under Laboratories Administration, closed July 1996.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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
Under Community and Public Health Administration, renamed Office of Consumer Health and Facility Services in January 1997.

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


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