Quality Program Director, Tammy Geltmaker, RN, BSN, MHA, CPHQ, has been selected to serve on the 2025 Quality Rating System (QRS) and Quality Improvement Strategy (QIS) Technical Expert Panel (TEP). This panel plays a critical role in shaping the standards of healthcare quality for Qualified Health Plans, and Tammy’s acceptance is a testament to her deep expertise and leadership in the field.
"Tammy’s extensive experience and expertise make her a valuable addition to the panel. Her insights and contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of our quality initiatives," said the panel organizers.
The TEP is a national panel recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is tasked with providing input on the continued implementation of the QRS and QIS by providing input on topics like public engagement efforts, guidance materials, data analysis and methodology, and measure set refinements. The TEP is composed of 20 members with differing areas of expertise and perspectives, including: quality measures and measurement, consumer/patient advocacy, clinical experience, quality improvement strategies, quality rating methodology, health equity, rural health care, national/regional qualified health plans, and State-based Exchanges
Tammy has over 30 years of experience in nursing, healthcare leadership, project management, and business development; 25 of which are in quality improvement and include her 19 years leading the Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) program.
With a passion for supporting healthcare providers and community-based organizations, Tammy has managed many successful quality improvement initiatives around technology, population health, patient safety, infection prevention, chronic disease prevention, care transitions and quality data reporting. She has also worked to reduce health disparities by promoting person-centered care and family engagement, trauma-informed care, and strategies to address ageism.
“We are thrilled to share Tammy’s expertise on the national stage. Her experience and dedication to improve care for all will have a big impact,” said Mary-Lyn Baldauf, Qsource CEO.