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CMS Systems Technical Advisory Group

The Systems Technical Advisory Group (S-TAG) is a monthly meeting for State Medicaid agencies and the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services – Data and Systems Group to exchange information on how federal policy on Medicaid-funded information technology impacts states. Since 2016, NESCSO has provided administrative support to the S-TAG, growing State participation from 10 to include all 50 States and the territories. NESCSO works closely with the a federal and state S-TAG Advisory Council to ensure the monthly agendas are relevant and valuable.

S-TAG Co-chairs and Advisory Council

State Co-Chair: Mason Tanaka, Alabama

CMS/DSG Co-Chair: Ed Dolly, CMS

Members:

Nick Havens, Wisconsin

Mike Dobson, Texas

Mary Arcenas, New Jersey

Sandi Ouellette, Connecticut

Shelley Dimick, Vermont

Christine Nolan, Washington

Participation

  • Limited to State, Territorial and Federal Employees*
  • Exceptions made at State request for individuals who are independent consultants and work in a similar capacity as State employees
  • Individuals who are employed by firms that respond to State competitive procurements cannot participate in the S-TAG calls
  • Please join our mailing list to be added to the schedule of conference calls.

*S-TAG Administrative support is provided by Joe Graves (joe.graves@nescso.org) and David Huffman (david.huffman@nescso.org) from NESCSO, a non-profit organization committed to supporting State HHS agencies.