Ken is a registered pharmacist with over twenty-five years of postgraduate health care experience including ownership, clinical, and management positions in a wide variety of organizations and situations. Ken is responsible for the overall strategic direction, business development and financial growth of the organization and serves as a liaison to the IPA Board of Directors as well as the IPA’s strategic business partners.

"Key to the long term success of the health care system will be the partnerships and opportunities that are formed between business and medicine. My goal is to enhance these opportunities while addressing the needs of physicians as well as other health care market place stakeholders".

Dr. Sacks received his Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Society. His post graduate training in Internal Medicine and Oncology and Hematology were at UCLA and the NIH/NCI. Dr. Sacks practiced Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology in Fairfield, CT. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr Sacks is responsible for the Partners for Quality and Cost-Effective Care Program, Utilization Management, Quality Management and Pharmacy Initiatives.

"I am continually excited by the possibilities that the IPA has to improve patient care and assist our doctors in preparing for the future."

Edna brings more than fifteen years of leadership experience in the managed care market, with a concentration in network management and health plan operations. At the IPA, Edna oversees the network strategy area. She organizes and facilitates physician practice advisory committees, implements physician committee resolutions on policy and cost containment programs, focuses on physician compensation programs and oversees network contracting initiatives. Edna is a certified coder through, and a member of, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She is also a member of the Connecticut Medical Group Management Association (CMGMA).

"I enjoy facilitating physician involvement in the managed care process."

Tracy has more than 13 years experience in Healthcare; working in hospital, physician office as well as managed care settings. She worked in Utilization Management at the IPA for the past 6 years.  More recently, she has worked as the lead on the development of internal technology issues including IPA database management and web site development. In these capacities, she manages programs overseen by the Utilization Management Committee (UMC), works with the P4Q program, and maintains the IPA website and newsletter. She is also a Certified Professional Coder and helps IPA practices maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines.

"I am committed to keeping up with the technological changes in the health care field to better serve our membership."

"I am committed to this position to be an advocate for the providers since time is such a crucial role in their lives as well as their patients."

Pattie has twenty years combined service with the CSMS-IPA and the Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS). Pattie’s knowledge of the organizations and physician network lends to her ability to be a resource for the IPA physicians and liaison between the varieties of organizations in the health care market place. Pattie enjoys applying her organizational skills to support CSMS-IPA physicians and management in planning various organizational events in the local New Haven market as well as in a statewide capacity. In addition, Pattie is responsible for corporate office functions including accounts receivable and payable and legal document coordination.

"I enjoy the many professional relationships that I have built over the years working for the physicians within the state."

Cindy has been in the administrative field of health care for eight years. For three years she was in the marketing and sales area. Cindy has been with the CSMS-IPA for the past five years, where she provides support to IPA physicians in their application processes by obtaining and tracking required documentation, as well as answering questions pertaining to the application process. She also triages calls to be sure they are directed to the appropriate department and responses are made in a timely manner.

"With my extensive administrative background I have a proven track record of driving departmental performance."

Evens is a motivated and organized IT professional with experience in analyzing, designing, and implementing business process improvements. He has an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology and a Certification in Web development and is committed to providing an atmosphere of impeccable customer service.

"My theory is, excellent skills, great motivation while providing accurate information, equals great service."