Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Staff:

Alison Hughes, Director, is responsible for the Flex Program design and planning. She works closely with the internal and external partners in program implementation.

Joyce Hospodar, Senior Program Coordinator, is responsible for building performance improvement initiatives among critical access hospitals.

Juana Casillas, Program Coordinator, is responsible for coordinating tribal activities in the Flex Program.

Leila Barraza, Program Coordinator, is responsible for Emergency Medical Services components of the Flex program.

Jim Laukes, Information Specialist, prepares publications and reports on the Flex program, and performs administrative functions.

Howard Eng,
Health Services Researcher and Program Evaluator, is expanding the State Rural Health Plan into a comprehensive planning model.

Julie Jacobs, Data Manager/Analyst, is assisting with development of the comprehensive rural health plan.