Maine Hospital Association, MHA Staff

Staff Resource Directory

	Steven Michaud, President, joined MHA in 1987 and became President in 1999. In this capacity, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the Association and its affiliates.
	Tamara Butts, FHFMA, CPA, Director of Business Development and Administration, joined MHA in 1991. She manages MHA's Associated Health Resources, Inc., MHA's environmental initiatives and supervises business office functions. Tamara has overall responsibility for the MHA Corporate Affiliate Program and Desk Reference Guide. She also assists MHA members on financial and reimbursement issues.
	Desirea Wakefield Chase, CMSR, Marketing/Recruitment, joined the Maine Recruitment Center as a full-time staff member in 2006. Desirea became a Certified Medical Staff Recruiter in early 2007 and now assists in all recruitment areas. She also helps develop marketing materials for dierect mailings and trade shows.
	Leslie Gagne, Education Assistant, joined the staff of MHA in the fall of 1996. Leslie is responsible for the administrative support of the Research & Education Trust where she assists in the coordination of educational programs. She also provides support for the Hospital Trustee Delegates, Healthcare Trustees of Maine and allied health professional associations.
	Paula Gagnon, Administrative Assistant, joined the MHA staff in the spring of 2002. In addition to providing administrative support for MHA staff, Paula performs other daily functions in the office including maintaining office databases and answering incoming calls . Paula also provides administrative support for MHA's Association councils and committees.
	Candace Goggin, Executive Assistant, joined MHA in the summer of 1996. She provides administrative support to the President and the Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications where she coordinates legislative information, MHA's political action committee, the MHA Board of Directors, Public Policy Council. Candace also coordinates regional roundtables and the AHA Annual Meeting.
	Carlene Haggerty, Staff Accountant, joined MHA in 1995. Carlene is responsible for the day-to-day business office functions and preparation of internal financial statements. She also coordinates and compiles information for clinical and financial data reports and member surveys. Carlene is Network Administrator for MHA's computer system.
	Jane Ham, Director, Maine Recruitment Center, joined MHA in 1999. Jane is responsible for the Maine Recruitment Center, which was created in 1999 to bring physicians and other health care providers to Maine.
	Mary Mayhew, Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications, joined MHA in 1999. Mary is the Association's principal lobbyist and has overall responsibility for policy development and advocacy activities at the state and federal level. Mary is also responsible for the association's communications. She staffs the Public Policy Council and the Hospital Public Relations Directors meetings and is the Treasurer of MHA's political action committee, Friends of Maine Hospitals.
	Sandra Parker, Vice President and General Counsel, joined MHA in 1998. She serves as general counsel to the Association and provides legal information to MHA members. Sandra is also responsible for policy analysis and development for key health policy issues, such as quality of care and public trust.
	Becky Schnur, Director of Communications, joined MHA in early 2002. Becky is responsible for researching, writing, editing, designing and coordinating production of MHA newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, news releases and other printed materials. She is responsible for maintaining the MHA website.
	Carol Sinclair, MPA, Director of Education, joined the staff of MHA in 1996. As Director of Education, she has overall responsibility for the development of MHA's educational programs, including membership meetings, workshops, Trustee education, web conferences and Joint Commission programs. Carol also spearheads MHA's Care Learning training initiative and coordinates the activities of Trustee Delegates.
	Cal Weaver, CPC, Medical Staff Recruiter, joined the MHA staff in the fall of 2000. Cal is a Certified Personnel Consultant assigned to the Maine Recruitment Center, where he applies his skills and experience to the task of recruiting primary care and other physicians to join hospitals and practices across Maine. Cal is also a speaker and consultant on recruitment and retention issues.
	David Winslow, Vice President of Financial Policy, joined MHA in 2003. David staffs the Health Care Finance Council and works with hospital financial officers and reimbursement managers on financial concerns including Medicare, Medicaid and private insurer reimbursement. David also advises members on Certificate of Need and health planning-related issues and works to develop strategy for financial policy.

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