Randy Ricker is a featured speaker for the upcoming Medicaid Innovations Conference in Orlando, FL on January, 31st – February 2nd. Use code MM200 for $200 off your registration HERE!
Medicaid Who’s Who: Randy Ricker – Vice President for MLTSS at Optima Health
1. Which segment of the industry are you currently involved?
A: Implementing a statewide MLTSS program under a new contract with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. What is your current position and with what organization?
A: Currently serving as Vice President for MLTSS at Optima Health in Virginia Beach, VA.
3. How many years have you been in the Medicaid industry?
A: Eighteen years in the Medicaid business, with some Medicare Advantage thrown in for seasoning! Thirty six years in the healthcare industry.
4. What is your focus/passion? (Industry related or not)
A: Creating effective teamwork that produces results.
5. What is the top item on your “bucket list?”
A: Participating in John Newcombe’s “Legends” tennis camp.
6. What do you enjoy doing most with your personal time?
A: Playing or coaching tennis.
7. Who is your favorite historical figure and why?
A: President Eisenhower – a truly bi-partisan leader with an incredible history of service to our country in a variety of critical roles.
8. What is your favorite junk food?
A: IPAs – while not truly junk food, all those wonderful carbs should make it count!
9. Of what accomplishment are you most proud?
A: 38 years of a really fantastic marriage
10. For what one thing do you wish you could get a mulligan?
A: My first two years of college!
11. What are the top 1-3 issues that you think will be important in Medicaid during the next 6 months?
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- CHIP funding
- Congressional attempts at Medicaid Reform
- dealing with the opioid crisis and behavioral health issues.
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Randy Ricker is a featured speaker for the upcoming Medicaid Innovations Conference in Orlando, FL on January, 31st – February 2nd. Use code MM200 for $200 off your registration HERE!