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Date: June 29, 2001

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
MIDWESTERN CONSORTIUM

OFFICE OF THE CHICAGO REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
(FAW5)

• Serves as the principal office for Regional operations of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

• Directs the administration of all CMS programs within the region.

• Sets the overall direction for the Consortium through the Midwest Consortium Advisory Board, and implements Board directions within the Region’s service area.

• Monitors the Regional administrative budget, including oversight of the Regional travel funding allocation.

• Manages procurement and contracting activities, ADP/LAN systems, and personnel actions for the Region.

• Serves as principal CMS contact for professional and provider/supplier organizations in the Region’s service area.

• Oversees work planning, facilities and property management, labor-management relations, merit promotion principles, EEO, and staff training for the Region.

• Coordinates environmental scanning and strategic planning for the Region. Pursues activities which enable the Consortium/Regional staff to become knowledgeable regarding developments and trends in health care delivery within the states they serve.

• Serves as focal point among Regional Office components for special initiatives and broad cross-cutting issues.