The State Health Services Plan Task Force advises the State Board of Health on the content of the State Health Services Plan (SHSP), and specifically to provide recommendations on:
- periodic revisions to the SHSP;
- specific objective standards of review for each project type for which a certificate of public need (COPN) is required;
- project types that are generally non-contested and present limited health planning impacts;
- whether certain projects should be subject to expedited review rather than the full review process; and
- improvements in the COPN process.
These recommendations will contain specific formulas for projecting need, current statistical information on the availability of medical care facilities and services, and methodologies for integrating the goals and metrics of the State Health Improvement Plan into the criteria and standards for review.
Members
| Name | Affiliation | Term Expires* |
|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Adams | Representative from the Virginia Health Care Association | December 31, 2027 |
| Kathy Baker | Representative of teaching hospital affiliated with a public institution of higher education | December 31, 2026 |
| Dr. Keith E. Berger | Representative from the Medical Society of Virginia | December 31, 2026 |
| Karen Cameron – Vice Chair | Representative appointed by the State Health Commissioner | December 31, 2026 |
| Carrie Davis | Representative from LeadingAge Virginia | December 31, 2024 |
| Michael Desjadon | Representative from a self-insured or full-insured company | December 31, 2025 |
| Paul Dreyer | Representative from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | December 31, 2027 |
| Amanda Dulin | Representative of teaching hospital affiliated with a public institution of higher education | December 31, 2024 |
| Kyle Elliott | Representative from the Virginia Community Healthcare Association | December 31, 2024 |
| Dr. Thomas Eppes, Jr. – Chair | Representative from the Medical Society of Virginia | December 31, 2024 |
| Paul Hedrick | Representative from the Virginia Association of Health Plans | December 31, 2027 |
| Shaila Camile Menees | Representative from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | December 31, 2025 |
| Tom Orsini | Representative from the Virginia Health Care Association | December 31, 2025 |
| Rufus Phillips | Representative from the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics | December 31, 2025 |
| Maribel Ramos | Representative appointed by the State Health Commissioner | December 31, 2024 |
| Marilyn West | Representative with experience in health facilities planning | December 31, 2026 |
| Vacant | Representative from a Virginia non-profit organization addressing access to health coverage for low-income persons | December 31, 2027 |
| Vacant | Representative from a rural locality in a medically underserved area | December 31, 2026 |
| Vacant | Representative appointed by the State Health Commissioner | December 31, 2027 |
Staff
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Bodin | Director, Division of Health Planning Services and Oversight, Office of Licensure and Certification | erik.bodin@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Allyson Flinn | Policy Analyst, Office of Licensure and Certification | allyson.flinn@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Val Hornsby | Policy Analyst, Office of Licensure and Certification | val.hornsby@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Michael Capps | Senior Policy Analyst, Governmental and Regulatory Affairs | michael.capps@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Vanessa MacLeod | Adjudication Officer, Governmental and Regulatory Affairs | vanessa.macleod@vdh.virginia.gov |
Unless noted otherwise, in-person meetings take place at the Perimeter Center (9960 Mayland Drive) in Henrico, Virginia.
February 9, 2024 at 9:00AM - In-person meeting
March 8, 2024 at 9:00AM - In-person meeting
May 30, 2024 at 9:00AM - In-person meeting
July 12, 2024 at 9:00AM - All-virtual meeting
August 9, 2024 at 9:00AM - CHANGED TO ALL-VIRTUAL MEETING - VA STATE OF EMERGENCY
- Agenda & Meeting Materials
- Minutes - to be posted
August 23, 2024 at 9:00AM - In-person meeting
- Agenda - TBD
- Minutes - to be posted
September 6, 2024 at 9:00AM - In-person meeting
- Agenda - TBD
- Minutes - to be posted
Task Force Resources:
- State Health Services Plan Task Force: Bylaws
- State Health Services Plan Task Force: Remote Participation and All-Virtual Meetings
Educational Materials
As the Task Force develops its recommendations, it will be directing agency staff to provide data analyses, research, educational materials, and other resources to help inform the recommendations of the Task Force. As those resources are compiled, they will be provided both to the Task Force and published here for the public.
General Information
- Map of Virginia's planning districts
- Map of Virginia's health planning regions
- Article 1.1 (§ 32.1-102.1 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 32.1 of the Code of Virginia
- Certificate of Public Need Rules and Regulations (12VAC5-220-10 et seq.)
- State Medical Facilities Plan (12VAC5-230-10 et seq.)
Prior Studies/Reports
- 2021 Reductions of Average Time for Certificate of Public Need Review report from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
- December 2023 Virginia's State Psychiatric Hospitals report from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC)
Psychiatric Beds, Facilities & Services
- General Hospitals with Psychiatric Services
- Psychiatric Hospitals
- COMBINED General Hospitals with Psychiatric Services, Private Psychiatric Hospitals and State-Owned/Operated Psychiatric Hospitals
- Psychiatric-Related COPN Data SFY2013 - SFY2023
