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The Called to Flourish Podcast covers mental health topics through a Catholic Christian perspective to highlight human dignity and help achieve an integrated healing process of the heart, mind, and soul. It is hosted by Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University (DMU), and Thomas Cronquist, Director of Institutional Advancement at DMU. Divine Mercy University is a graduate school of mental health and spiritual development that integrates Catholic Christian anthro ...
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From the Oregon Center on Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice, this series shines a light on partnerships that are moving the dial, leading to better solutions and outcomes for people who may become involved with the justice system due to experiencing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or neurocognitive concerns. We talk with guests representing prominent voices from government, the judicial system, public safety, healthcare, and the broader community throughout m ...
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E148 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Nikola Tesla’s Evil Twins: Genius and Madness
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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Mr. Marko Perko and Dr. Stephen Stahl about their newly released book “Tesla: His Tremendous and Troubled Life” and the intersection between Tesla’s genius, creativity, and bipolar disorder. How is your book unique from any book that’s been written on Tesla before? What is the main message that you’d li…
Today’s conversation is to honor those who died while serving in the United States military and mourn with friends and loved ones left behind. Heath Dolen is the Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF) Behavioral Health Project Manager for the Kentucky Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) within the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Hea…
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#24 Aging, Dementia, and What’s Good for the Brain
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Rod Harwood, Older Adult Coordinator for Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc., discusses: The growing aging population in the U.S. How Dementia impacts the senses and the brain Practical tips on how to provide accommodations when communicating with someone with Dementia The suicide rate among older adults What you can do to mitigate the impact of…
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E147 - Provider and Patient: The Importance of Caring For Your Own Mental Health as a Mental Health Professional
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Why are you so passionate about mental health care in the primary care setting? When did you first experience your own challenges with mental health? What is your advice for mental health professionals and medical professionals when it comes to prioritizing their own mental health? In this episode, Dr. Linda Gask answers these questions and much mo…
Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 16: Multigenerational Families In this episode, we explore the concept of 3 generations or more living in the same space and how they can learn from each other, and the techniques to have a healthy family relationship. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science …
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E146 - Extended Q&A on ADHD, Female Hormones and Menopause from the 2022 NEI Synapse with Dr. David Goodman
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In this episode, Dr. David Goodman addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: ADHD, Female Hormones, and Menopause: The Little We Know from Research at the 2022 NEI Synapse.
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E145 - Extended Q&A on Technology in Psychiatry at the 2022 NEI Synapse by Carmen Kosciek, MSN, APNP, PMHNP-BC
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In this episode, Carmen Kosciek discusses your most important questions from her presentation: Uploading Progress: Technology in Psychiatry at the 2022 NEI Synapse.
Some of the most important work we do at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) happens behind the scenes. The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) is a perfect example. KHIE allows participants with certified electronic health records technology to access, locate, and confidentially share necessary health information with other h…
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E144 - Extended Q&A on Sleep from the 2022 NEI Synapse with Dr. Thomas Schwartz
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In this episode, Dr. Thomas Schwartz addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: Too Much or Too Little: Sleep Issues and How to Treat Them at the 2022 NEI Synapse by Dr. Thomas Schwartz.
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E143 - Extended Q&A on Bipolar Disorder from 2022 NEI Synapse with Dr. McIntyre
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In this episode, Dr. Roger McIntyre addresses your most pressing questions from his presentation: Bipolar Disorder Rainbow: The Spectrum of Treatments for Depression and Mania at the 2022 NEI Synapse.
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Creating a More Human, Holistic Approach to SDoH: Reaching the Unreachable with Anthem, Optima Health, UnitedHealthcare & Icario
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Reaching hard-to-reach populations takes heart, determination, and support. And it’s hard. Just because you’re communicating, doesn’t mean you’re connecting. Our panel explores ways health plans can make sure they meet their members where they're at and how to navigate the complicated outreach process. Panelists: Merrill Friedman, RVP, Inclusive Po…
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E142 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: The Lightning in the Storm: Creativity in Bipolar Disorder
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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on creativity in bipolar disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Epi…
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Your New SDOH Roadmap: Integrating Social Care into Healthcare
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In order to implement an effective SDOH strategy, healthcare organizations must develop an infrastructure to integrate both clinical and social interventions. Our panel of experts from Melanin & Medicine, MetroPlus Health, Priority Health, ProMedica, and Socially Determined shares best practices, lessons learned, and key considerations to help you …
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#23 The Mental Health Examiner: A Friend to the Court
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Terry Schroeder, OHA Operation and Policy Analyst for the Certification and Licensure Department, and Jeffrey Gray, PhD, licensed psychologist, discuss: An overview of the role of the mental health examiner as a friend of the court who provides clarification around clinical aspects of a civil commitment hearing; Their role as a clarifier and a ques…
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Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse with the OIG
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Prevention, detection and investigation of fraud, abuse, waste and mismanagement is a responsibility that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) takes very seriously. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is in charge of investigating these and other matters related to the Cabinet and its programs. Today’s guest, Flo Brown, is a cert…
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E141 - Sounds of Science: The Clinical Application of Auditory Neuroscience with Dr. Nina Kraus
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What led you to pursue a career in auditory neuroscience and what is the mission behind your laboratory, Brainvolts? What is the effect of bilingualism on Alzheimer’s disease? How can sound be used for the assessment of traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions? In this episode, Dr. Nina Kraus addresses these questions and much more …
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True Value-Based Care Starts with an Action
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Dr. Jonah Mink, Medical Director of Health.io discusses how health plans can convert data into actionable insights by leveraging focused chronic care service providers with at-home or last-mile care or diagnostics. Jonah also shares how health plans are generating clinical results and revenue from partnerships with service providers and offers guid…
Today’s guest on CHFS Community is Jiji Masri, executive advisor with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Born in Lebanon, to a family who valued public service, Masri moved to Louisville to attend graduate school. After receiving an MBA, she spent time in banking and at a tech start-up before discovering her true calling. We talk about tha…
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Health Equity and SDOH: Leveraging Data and Measures with Anthem, CareSource, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Evolent
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Achieving health equity begins with an ability to identify health disparities and their causes Without adequate data and measures, inequities remain unseen and unaddressed. Our expert panel discusses the importance of leveraging data and analytics to understand, measure, and support equity improvement efforts. They will share successful strategies …
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E140 - (CME) Catch Me If You Can: Early Screening and Detection for Tardive Dyskinesia
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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Rajnish Mago on best practices for early detection and screening for tardive dyskinesia. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-TD01 Learning Objectives: After comp…
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E139 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Dark Neuroplasticity
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In what ways do we have the power to influence neuroplasticity? How would you define pathologic or dark neuroplasticity? Are there ways to enhance or preserve our circuits as a form of adaptive neuroplasticity? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on dark neuroplasticity. With this special series, brought to you by the NE…
There are many unsung heroes at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), and I am continually amazed at the tireless work you do to help everyday Kentuckians. Today’s guest, Julie A. Son, is a field services supervisor at the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Family Support Services. A lifelong resident of Princeton, she know…
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#22 Rethinking our Approach to Misdemeanors
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Edward Jones, retired Judge and former Interim Executive Director of Oregon Public Defense Services (OPDS) discusses: What OPDS does; Long-term consequences of felonies and misdemeanors; How misdemeanors can snowball into more serious consequences; Asking ourselves: is this the right approach for this problem? Is it a criminal justice issue? A publ…
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E138 - Match Day and Psychiatry Residency with Dr. Nat Mulkey
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What was your personal experience with Match Day? What has your personal experience been like being transgender and how has this impacted your professional track when it comes to clinicians treating patients who are nonbinary or transgender? In this podcast episode, Dr. Mulkey addresses these questions and more about psychiatry residency and Match …
Today’s episode of CHFS Community is a discussion with Adam Berrones about Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting (KASPER) and the importance of data. An epidemiologist with a doctorate from the University of Kentucky, Berrones loves to tackle critical problems through research, discovering new questions he can answer statistically…
Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 15: Trauma Treatment for Natural Disasters In this episode, we explore how different types of traumas including PTSD can be a consequence of suffering natural disasters and how to heal in that cases. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Green Cross Academy for Traumato…
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Consumer Centricity and the Power of PAM®
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Eric goes one-on-one with Chris Delaney, Founder, and CEO of Insignia Health. During the episode, Chris talks about consumer centricity and the importance of the patient activation measure (PAM) for health plans and providers. He provides various case studies and overall guidance on how to successfully implement activation programs that work. This …
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E137 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Dark Persuasion and Social Media with Dr. Donatella Marazziti
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Which unique factors of social media place it in a powerful position to influence people? How is marketing used as mass persuasion? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Donatella Marazziti on dark persuasion and social media. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmaco…
I never tire of interviewing Cabinet employees who worked their way into management through sheer effort and determination. Sapna Sairajeev is one of those people; she began her career at the Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) provider enrollment call center. Eleven years later, she manages the Provider Licensing and Certification Branch at the…
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Medicare Advantage: Novel Approaches to Whole Person Care
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Experts from Cigna, SCAN Health Plan and UPMC Health plan share strategies and best practices for generating higher HEDIS and STAR ratings by advancing a holistic approach to their members’ care including “last mile” strategies and caregiver support coupled with physical, behavioral and social needs. Panelists include Ellen Bjeckford, PhD, MPH, Ass…
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#21 Addressing the Behavioral Health Wage Gap: A Conversation with NAMI
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Chris Bouneff, Executive Director of the Oregon Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), discusses: What does NAMI do?; Examples of the education NAMI provides free of charge; NAMI’s current proposal for a bill in the 2022 short session focusing on addressing wage gaps for those working in the behavioral health field; Why we need …
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A Conversation with Cynthia Brandt, PhD, Chief Executive Officer & President, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
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Dr. Cynthia Brandt joins Eric to discuss her mission to unlock philanthropy to improve health for children and mothers around the world through the foundation, which directs all fundraising for the Lucile Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and for the maternal and child health programs at Stanford University School of Medicine. Cynthia sha…
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E136 - The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)
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What was your experience like as co-chair of the Revision Subcommittee and DSM-5-TR editor? How was the impact of racism and discrimination on the diagnosis and manifestations of mental disorders addressed? In this important and timely episode, Dr. Michael First addresses these questions and much more about the upcoming release of the DSM-5-TR in M…
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Collaborating Across Boundaries with kynect
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Part of our mission at CHFS is to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Kentuckians. For this reason, kynect resources was created as a one-stop-shop to reduce barriers for applicants while promoting a holistic approach to service for community partners. Seth Butt is with the OATS Division of Eligibility Systems (DES), and part of th…
Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 14: Creative Therapies for Trauma Counseling In this episode, we discover different techniques of creative therapies which can be useful to treat trauma when talking about it, is difficult for the patients. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Clinical …
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Leverage SDOH Outreach to Increase Dual Eligible Penetration
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Our panel of experts from Commonwealth Care Alliance, Molina Healthcare of Ohio and BeneLynk share best practices for addressing the SDOH needs of your dual eligible members. Walk away with ideas you can implement in your own organization to close gaps in care, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. Topics include: Topics include: Combining technology…
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E135 - (CME) The Art of Switching Antipsychotics to Better Treat Patients with Schizophrenia
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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on best practices for switching antipsychotics. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-Switch Learning Objectives: After completing this educational a…
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E134 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: The Power of Dark Persuasion with Dr. Joel Dimsdale
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How did you come about writing “Dark Persuasion”? What exactly is brainwashing? What are the common features of torture and coercive persuasion? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Joel Dimsdale about his new book, “Dark Persuasion”. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psych…
February is American Heart Month, and a good time to focus on improving cardiovascular health. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program works in partnership with the Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Task Force to address strategies…
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#20 Uplifting Voice and Choice with Psychiatric Advanced Directives
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Dr. Ericia Leeper and Dr. Andrea Avila, Psychologists and Certified Forensic Evaluators, discuss: How Psychiatric Advanced Directives, or as they are known in Oregon, Declarations of Mental Health Treatment (DMHTs) can direct treatment when a person is within a crisis; DMHTs communicate in writing what treatment works or doesn't work for a consumer…
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A Conversation with Dr. Shantanu Agrawal, Chief Health Officer, Anthem
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Anthem’s Chief Health Officer Shantanu Agrawal, MD, talks to Eric about what the insurer is doing to lessen the effect of social determinants of health (SDOH). He shares the results from Anthem’s recently released report, Driving Our Health: A study exploring health perceptions in America, a national survey of 5,000 U.S. adults. Anthem conducted th…
What exactly is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? What are some of the most common symptoms? In this episode, Dr. Jade Wu addresses these questions and much more about SAD. Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM, is a Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. Her current research focuses on treating sle…
In this short episode, host, Chris Thomas, talks about the highlights of Season 1, as well as announces the beginning of Season 2. Season 2 kicks off with Episode #20 Uplifting Voice and Choice with Psychiatric Advanced Directives with Dr. Ericia Leeper and Dr. Andrea Avila, Psychologists and Certified Forensic Evaluators. Welcome to the conversati…
In October 2021, the “Kentucky State Plan on Aging” was approved by the federal government with a mission to promote the welfare, dignity, and independence of older adults, individuals with physical disabilities, and adults in need of a guardian. Gov. Beshear has designated the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department of Aging and …
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E132 - (CME) Monitoring and Managing Metabolic Side Effects
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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Joseph Goldberg on the management of metabolic side effects associated with antipsychotics. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click https://nei.global/POD21-MET Learning Objectives: After com…
Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 13: Ageism as Spiritual and Social Harm In this episode, we talk about a social, mental, and spiritual issue called ageism where the value of humans is diminished by their age. And how appreciating elderly talent can be truly beneficial in all aspects. Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Kathie Erwin, an Associate P…
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Health Plan Case Studies: Strengthen the Member Experience to Improve Quality Ratings
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Health plans today are facing simultaneous pressures to improve member experience, increase healthcare quality and reduce costs. Hear how leading health plans are designing and implementing exceptional member experiences, boosting quality rating and helping members achieve better health outcomes! Also, learn how looking at the member experience thr…
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E131 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: The Future of Psychopharmacology
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Can you explain how the same symptoms may cut across numerous psychiatric disorders and how the same treatment may be efficacious across psychiatric disorders? What areas in psychopharmacology remain the most challenging to treat and why do you think that is? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl about the future of psycho…
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Closing Gaps in Care: Innovative Approaches to Achieving Quality Goals
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As healthcare works toward value-based care, closing care gaps and engaging consumers in preventive health is a high priority among payers and providers as it reduces costs and improves health outcomes. In this podcast, leaders from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Clover Health, Health.io and Humana share successful strategies for closing gaps …
Astrud Masterson is executive director of the Office of Administrative Services (OAS). She grew up in Louisville and graduated from Georgetown College. In today’s episode, we discuss how OAS touches all CHFS agencies in one way or another. When COVID-19 hit, OAS was in the heat of contract season. Masterson shares how she led her team through uncer…
