Gov. Scott Appoints Ten to Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee

Oct 26, 2017 at 02:49 pm by Staff



Governor Rick Scott announced four reappointments and six appointments to the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee.

Jennifer Lalani, 56, of Windermere, is a district pharmacy manager for CVS Pharmacy. Lalani received her bachelor of pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. She is reappointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. Alan Smith, 67, of Tampa, is the senior medical director for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. Dr. Smith received his doctor of medicine from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He is reappointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. James Zenel, 57, of Trinity, is a physician at the James A. Haley VA Hospital. Dr. Zenel received his doctor of medicine from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is reappointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. John Bailey, 58, of Tallahassee, is a psychiatrist at John Bailey, D.O., LLC. Dr. Bailey received his doctor of osteopathy from the Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is reappointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. Holly Neal Moreau, 45, of Miramar, is the director of pharmacy for Prestige Health Choice. Dr. Moreau received her doctor of pharmacy from Florida A&M University. She succeeds Jill Hanson and is appointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Christopher Fuller, 58, of Gainesville, is the former pharmacy manager for Publix and Shands Hospital. Fuller received his bachelor of pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He succeeds Dr. Richard Foley and is appointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. Deborah Smith, of Tampa, is the director of pharmacy for United Healthcare Community. Dr. Smith received her doctor of pharmacy from Idaho State University. She succeeds Dr. Seyed Kazerounian and is appointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. Helene Jacobson, 34, of Coconut Creek, is an operations specialist for Optum. Dr. Jacobson received her doctor of pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University. She succeeds Dr. Natasha Robinson and is appointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. Michael Diaz, 48, of Saint Petersburg, is a medical oncologist and hematologist for Florida Cancer Specialists. Dr. Diaz received his doctor of medicine from the University of Kentucky. He succeeds Dr. Mark Hudak and is appointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

Dr. Jefry Biehler, 57, of Coral Gables, is the chair of pediatrics for the Florida International University College of Medicine. Dr. Biehler received his doctor of medicine from the University of Oklahoma. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning October 17, 2017, and ending June 30, 2019.

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