Southern Nevada March Member Meeting
MEDICAID PANEL: Experts on Navigating the Evolving Medicaid Landscape in Nevada
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 | 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Select Health Nevada Headquarters
6795 Agilysys Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89113
NO FEE TO ATTEND!
ATTENDEES WILL EARN
1 ACHE QUALIFYING EDUCATION CREDIT
- Moderator: Kim Grana - Director of Network Management, Anthem, Inc.
- Panelist 1: Stacie Weeks - Administrator, State of Nevada Medicaid
- Panelist 2: Tina Ballamis - Associate Vice President Desert Region, Select Health
- Panelist 3: Ashley DeLanis - Regional Vice President, Anthem, Inc.
Our Mission:
This panel is more than just a discussion—it is a collaborative effort to bring Medicaid payors together in the spirit of teamwork, education, and improvement for the healthcare community. There is so much uncertainty and fear surrounding these Medicaid changes, and through this panel, we have a unique opportunity to reassure, inform, and inspire.
Together, we can help providers and stakeholders navigate the changes with confidence and showcase a united front in supporting Nevada’s Medicaid population.
About Stacie:
Stacie brings over ten years of experience in Medicaid and health care policy from the public and private sectors. Most recently, Stacie served as a principal at a national consulting firm, advising numerous state and local governments, health care providers, hospitals, health insurers, and non-profit organizations on ways to achieve their goals in Medicaid and the individual market. Stacie also held key leadership roles in Minnesota’s Medicaid agency, including serving as chief of staff, where she oversaw the agency's legal, compliance, communications, and legislative divisions, and as director of federal waivers and policy, where she helped oversee the implementation of federal regulatory changes and multiple state health care reforms and initiatives. Stacie also has knowledge of state Medicaid financing from her time as an administrator for the health and human services budget committee at the Minnesota Senate and experience in advocacy and public policy from previous roles representing the priorities of a large safety-net hospital and the health care needs of clients served by legal aid. Stacie holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and a master’s in public health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
About Tina:
Tina is the Select Health Desert Region AVP with responsibility for Sales, Provider Development, community outreach, and operations in Nevada and Southern Utah. Tina began her career in healthcare at Select Health in 1999. During her time at Select Health she has had accountability for areas including ACA product development, provider network operations, strategic alliances in Idaho & Nevada, and compliance with regulatory agencies and requirements. Tina also worked for Intermountain Healthcare as a Senior Regulatory Partner in Compliance with responsibility for implementing and overseeing the compliance program for Intermountain Accountable Care, Intermountain’s Medicare MSSP ACO; and for Castell, Intermountain’s population health services company. Tina has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in management and an MBA with an emphasis in healthcare management. Tina lives in Henderson, Nevada and enjoys attending live music events and traveling with her family.
About Ashley:
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Ashley DeLanis brings over 16 years of experience in provider network management. She has worked with esteemed organizations such as Dignity Health, Anthem BCBS, and Molina Healthcare. Known for her ability to deliver impactful results, making a significant mark in the healthcare sector.
Originally from California, Ashley has spent the past five years calling Las Vegas home. Her family is the cornerstone of her life. Her husband, Mike, is a Navy veteran with 32 years of service, now continuing his dedication to the country as a contractor with the Office of Naval Intelligence. Their 13-year-old son, Chase, is progressing toward his Eagle Scout rank and is an enthusiastic saxophone player.
Outside of work, Ashley has a passion for travel and exploration, always seeking new adventures and experiences. She is deeply committed to maintaining a balance between her professional and personal life, finding joy in mentoring others in her field and staying actively involved in community activities. Her life is a blend of career achievements and family moments, underscored by a dedication to lifelong learning.
