Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC)

The purpose of the Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC) is to increase the efficiency, quality and effectiveness of the Medicaid healthcare system. CAC provides a process for physician/provider intervention to promote quality care, member safety, cost effectiveness and positive physician/provider relations through discussion about Medicaid benefits and healthcare services.

Next Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting

  • Date: July 19, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: (To Come)
    • After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
  • CAC Disclosure Form
    • ***Anyone that would like to speak during the public comment period please fill out the above CAC Disclosure Form and email it to CAC@dhs.state.ia.us***
    • Please return the CAC disclosure form by the date of the meeting.
  • Meeting Agenda (To Come)
  • Contact: CAC@dhs.state.ia.us

Previous CAC Meeting Minutes and Agendas

CAC State Annual Reports

CAC Committee

Committee Chair:

  • Bill Jagiello, DO

Committee Members:

  • Alexandra Hubbell, DO 
  • Chitra Reddy, MD
  • Clarice Blanchard, PA-C 
  • Dana Danley, MD
  • Dennis Zachary, MD
  • Diana Smith, ARNP 
  • Geetanjali Sahu, MD
  • Kathleen Lange, MD
  • Polly Ferguson, MD

Interested in serving as a CAC Committee member? Click here for a Member Interest Form.

CAC Criteria Material Library

The purpose of the CAC Criteria Material Library is to provide documentation for physician and provider interventions regarding specific subject matters. Documents are reviewed at the CAC meeting or by specialists annually to ensure they continue to increase the efficiency, quality and effectiveness of the Medicaid healthcare system.

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