Wilson J. Washington, Jr.
Trappe
Summary
Experienced health care executive with over 20 years in public and private sectors, specializing in Medicaid billing, coding, and payment systems. Expertise in optimizing integrated healthcare delivery through strategic planning, quality improvement, and federal grants management. Areas of focus include viral hepatitis, epidemiology, and securing Joint Commission accreditation. Holds a Ph.D. in Public Health and multiple professional certifications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Rockville
07.2021 - Current
- Guided local, state, and national organizations in Health Information Technology (HIT), grants management, contract management, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) process enhancement and regulatory compliance.
- Managed planning and administration of behavioral health grants and contracts within CSAT's Performance Measurement Branch (PMB), overseeing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity agreements and the Technology Capacity Expansion Technology Assisted Care Program.
- Supervise scientific and technical contractors. Represent SAMHSA/CSAT/DSCA/PMB on federal workgroups. Spearhead policy analysis, development, and communication while pursuing opportunities to exceed customer service or stakeholder expectations including mental and substance abuse treatment analysis.
- Designed, implemented, and managed multiple programs/projects, directing resources and personnel to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Prepared award documentation and updated Contract Performance Assessment Reporting (CPARS), overseeing multi-million dollar federal grants and contracts while ensuring alignment with organizational needs and deadlines.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAMHSA, CMS, ONC and NIH on Health Information Technology, Interoperability, Telemedicine/telehealth, Patient Consent Management, and Data Standardization.
- Provided input for various Federal agencies (CMS, NIH, ONC, SAMSHA, and HRSA) on advance Notices of Proposed Rulings Memorandums (NPRMs) for public health policies relating to patient confidentiality, fee schedules, Medicaid, and Medicare billing.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS), CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City
07.2020 - 07.2021
- As the Director and Lead for the Department of Health and Human Services, I directed all major public health activities for the City of Atlantic City, New Jersey, that routinely included: Setting program goals and objectives, establishing priorities, and activities related to the management of public health functions and the coordination of primary health care activities.
- Directed public health activities for the City of Atlantic City, New Jersey, by setting program goals, establishing priorities, and managing public health functions.
- Spearheaded the 'return-to-work' program during the nation's worst pandemic (COVID19) for the multi-trillion Atlantic City, New Jersey, Casino Industry; creating strong partnerships with NJ Gaming and the Casino Reinvestment and Development Authority (CRADA), establishing safe and effective COVID-19 protocols for shutdown; cleaning and re-opening of Atlantic City's Casinos.
- Developed and updated health department policies and procedures; conducted performance analysis and research to implement advanced public health approaches, enhancing support for residents in Atlantic City and surrounding counties.
- Exceptional stewardship of an annual operating budget of $14.0M to include $2.0M in shared services with Atlantic County Health Department.
- Researched and wrote reports providing authoritative guidance on complex program issues, informing strategic public health decisions.
- Built strong collaborations and led by example to inspire, guide, and motivate colleagues and stakeholders towards achieving their goals.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CONSUMER & BUSINESS EDUCATION INITIATIVE (CBEI), LLC
Gaithersburg
02.2020 - 07.2020
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health, Emphasis in Community Health and Education
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Financial Management
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
Monterey, CABachelor of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (OLE MISS)
Oxford, MSBachelor of Science - Aviation Management
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, ILAssociate of Science - Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Beaufort, SCSkills
- Public Health
- Behavioral Healthcare
- Ambulatory Health Care
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- Utilization Management
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Project Development
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Research Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- Health tech evaluation
- Community Engagement
- Public Health Education
- Executive Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Teambuilding
- Administrative Management
- Operations Management
- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- American Academy of Certified Public Managers (AACPM)
Certification
- Certified Public Manager (CPM), Rutgers University
- Government Project Officer (GPO), Federal Grants
- Federal Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Level III (Certified)
- Health Services Administration & Certified Government Comptroller
Publications
- Reducing Overdose Fatalities by 12% in 12 Months in Atlantic City, NJ (2021)
- Poverty, Demographics, and Hepatitis C Infections in National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019)
- HIV Testing, Epidemiology Open Access (Epidemiol, Volume 3, Issue 3, 1000129)
- Parity in Mental Health, article in MI Watch.org, Herald Tribune.com and 10 Florida Newspapers.
Timeline
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
07.2021 - Current
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS), CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY
07.2020 - 07.2021
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CONSUMER & BUSINESS EDUCATION INITIATIVE (CBEI), LLC
02.2020 - 07.2020
Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health, Emphasis in Community Health and Education
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Financial Management
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
Bachelor of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (OLE MISS)
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA