The Speakers

Mr. Perman has served as the Executive Director of the Maryland Primary Care Program Management Office since September 2021. He previously served as the Program Director. On behalf of the Maryland Department of Health, Mr. Perman was a member of a small team that co-designed the innovative advanced primary care program with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 2016 to 2017. He now oversees Maryland’s $200 million annual partnership with CMS, Medicare’s largest advanced primary care program in the Nation. Focused on integrating public health and primary care, Mr. Perman has been a key advisor to the Maryland Department of Health on health transformation and population health initiatives since 2015. Mr. Perman previously served as the Director of Health Systems Transformation within the Department’s Office of Population Health Improvement. Prior to working for the State, Mr. Perman served as a consultant with Health Management Associates (HMA). Mr. Perman conducted health policy analyses and provided consulting services to public- and private-sector clients focused on publicly financed health care. Mr. Perman has also presented at a variety of state and national meetings as well as authored several peer-reviewed publications. His abstract, “Innovative Payment Mechanisms in Maryland Hospitals" was selected as the 2014 Best of Academy Health Research Meeting. Mr. Perman leverages expertise in the areas of public policy analysis, consumer engagement, econometrics and performance measurement through a variety of engagements with federal agencies, universities and policy institutes. Mr. Perman has also served on a variety of boards and workgroups including the Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy (University of Maryland) Advisory Board and the Maryland Primary Care Investment Workgroup. 

Ann Greiner is the President and CEO of the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC), a role in which she champions comprehensive, team-based, and patient-centered primary care. With extensive experience in healthcare quality, Ann has held influential positions at organizations such as the National Quality Forum (NQF), the National Academies of Medicine, NCQA, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is highly regarded for her advocacy and leadership in advancing primary care. Ann holds a master's degree in Urban Planning from MIT and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Karen Twigg is the Vice President of Population Health, Community Health at The Coordinating Center and is responsible for oversight and direction of The Center’s work with hospitals, physician practices, managed care organizations, and other payers. Prior to The Center, Ms. Twigg held both clinical and administrative positions at the Calvert Health Medical Center, the University of Maryland Medical System Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, and the Johns Hopkins Home Care Group. Ms. Twigg has presented and received recognition for her development of innovative programs targeting avoidable readmission reduction, improving the provision of quality care, and aligning patient advocacy with fiscal accountability. In addition, she is involved in various healthcare-related associations, including MRHA, ACMA, MDDC SHRM, and MDAAP. Ms. Twigg received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salisbury University and a Master of Science in Management from Wilmington University.

Quiana Craig is a New York-based Certified Professional Biller (CPB) and licensed AAPC Approved Instructor. With over a decade of experience in medical billing, she established her own home-based business in 2008, providing her with the freedom, flexibility, and financial success she desired. Quiana's expertise in managing the revenue cycle and her passion for teaching led her to create the renowned Biller BOSS Bootcamp® course. Through this program, she empowers aspiring professionals to master the skills needed for a successful career in medical billing, including navigating the revenue cycle, utilizing billing software, and establishing a profitable home-based business.

As CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Health Equity Enterprise Manager, Jasmine is responsible for being the resident good troublemaker, leading all department health equity initiatives, and managing the CareFirst relationship with Children’s National Hospital. With a passion for health equity and over ten years’ experience, Jasmine has paved her way as an advocate for historically excluded, pediatric, and adolescent communities. Since 2020, she has brought thought provoking educational seminars to thousands building knowledge on the historical impacts of slavery, institutional discrimination, and medical mistreatment based on race. Jasmine earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and Africana Studies from Brown University, a Master of Public Health in Public Health Informatics with a Health Equity Focus from the University of Minnesota, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Public Health concentrated in Health Equity and Social Justice at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health as an Adolescent Health Bloomberg Fellow.

Dr. Rabner is a highly experienced pediatrician and public health professional. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at CRISP, where he focuses on advancing healthcare delivery systems and improving patient outcomes. With a background in pediatrics and public health, Dr. Rabner has a deep understanding of the complex factors that contribute to health disparities. He is dedicated to addressing these root causes and driving positive change in healthcare through the use of interoperability and data integration.

Kimberly Gardner is an alumna of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Howard University. As a practicing registered & licensed dietitian in Indiana, Kimberly utilizes her skills in motivational interviewing in the hospital outpatient setting. Dietitians at her hospital receive referrals from primary care physicians for prediabetes, diabetes, weight loss, and general nutrition education. She utilizes translation services provided by her facility to enhance communication with patients from different cultural backgrounds.