Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - Chicago, IL

APPE Experience Types
Non-Patient Care (Elective)

Address
233 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601

Phone  
312-886-6432

Region
Other - Chicago, IL

Main Contact
Todd Stankewicz
312-353-0338
todd.stankewicz@cms.hhs.gov

Detailed Site Information

Institution
The Chicago Regional Office (Region 5) is the initial point of contact on any Medicare, Medicaid, or State Children’s Health Insurance Program issue in the following States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Institutional Mission Statement and Vision
CMS' Mission: To ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.

CMS' Vision: To achieve a transformed and modernized health care system. CMS will accomplish our mission by continuing to transform and modernize America's health care system.

Pharmacy Services
None

Resources
The student will have private workspace, with a computer and telephone.  There is a refrigerator and microwave in the office and several restaurant options in the vicinity.  The student is responsible for their own transportation to and from the site.  The office is located in downtown Chicago in a commercial building so the use of mass transit is highly recommended. 

Non-Patient Care (Elective) 

Primary Preceptor
Todd Stankewicz, RPh, MPH, MBA, Regional Pharmacist

Other Preceptors
Greg Dill, Pharm D.
Associate Regional Administrator Division for Financial Management and Fee for Service Operations

APPE Structure
Student Roles and Responsibilities: The pharmacy student will gain a solid understanding of the impact of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on pharmacy practice.  They will identify resources that can assist the Regional Pharmacist and other members in the Regional Office with CMS issues related to the Medicare drug benefit.  They will also be expected to understand the concepts which influence governmental approach and policy as it relates to Medicare and Medicaid.  This will be accomplished through weekly readings and discussion, as well as assignments through the Regional Pharmacist or senior regional management.  The student will also participate in pharmacy case work, provider inquiries, Congressionals and researching CMS policy; as identified by the Region.  In addition to weekly assignments, at the conclusion of the rotation the student is required to give a presentation on a current CMS topic to an appropriate audience in the Region.  They will report to the Regional Pharmacist and the Medicare Part D Policy Pharmacist.

Educational Opportunities
See above

Other Requirements
None