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: April 18, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Hybrid
    • Virtual: Meeting Link to Come
      • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
    • In-Person:
      • Lucas Building Capitol Complex, 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, Conference Room L221
         
  • 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@hhs.iowa.gov ***
    • Disclosure form submissions must be received no later than one week prior to the meeting date. 
  • Meeting Agenda: To Come
  • Contact: CAC@hhs.iowa.gov 

Previous CAC Meeting Minutes and Agendas

CAC State Annual Reports

CAC Members

Committee Chair:

  • Bill Jagiello, DO

Committee Members:

  • Chitra Reddy, MD
  • Clarice Blanchard, PA-C 
  • Dana Danley, MD
  • Dawn Schwartz, ARNP
  • Diana Smith, ARNP 
  • Geetanjali Sahu, MD
  • Kelli Roenfanz, DO
  • Polly Ferguson, MD
  • Wendy Sanders, ARNP

Interested in serving as a CAC 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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