Cal MediConnect Advisory Committee
Committee Role
- Guide the strategic vision of HPSM’s CareAdvantage CMC program as it evolves
- Review program policies and activities that impact members
- Ensure adequate consumer protections are in place to protect members
- Make recommendations to the San Mateo Health Commission on ways to improve delivery of care and services
Committee Membership
The members of the Cal MediConnect Advisory Committee cover a wide range of representation, including consumers, consumer advocates and community partners.
| Member | Representation |
| Art Wolf | Consumer Advocate |
| Beverly Karnatz | Affordable Housing Provider |
| Claire Day | Alzheimer’s Association |
| Nancy Keegan | Community-Based Adult Services Provider (Senior Focus) |
| Gay Kaplan | Community Member (Geriatrician) |
| Christina Kahn | Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program |
| Lisa Mancini / Nina Rhee | Home & Community-Based Services Provider (AAS) |
| Sutep Laohavanich | Home & Community-Based Services Provider (Public Authority) |
| Teresa Guingona Ferrer | HPSM Commissioner |
| Amira Elbeshbeshy/Evelina Chang | Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County |
| Sharolyn Kriger | Long-Term Care Provider |
| Ligia Andrade Zuniga | Member or Family Member |
| Pete Williams | Member or Family Member |
| Kirsten Irgens-Moller | Ombusman Services, San Mateo County |
Vacant positions: Behavioral Health Provider, Commission on Aging representative, Commission on Disabilities, In-Home Support Services provider, and an HPSM member.
Committee Meeting Schedule
Quarterly meetings for the Cal MediConnect Advisory Committee will be held on the 3rd Friday of January, April, July and October from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Health Plan of San Mateo
801 Gateway Blvd., Suite 100
South San Francisco, CA 94080