
Shawna Deems
Associate Director, Consulting
Shawna brings a strong background in behavioral health policy and healthcare program management. Before joining Sellers Dorsey, she served as Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Policy, where she led strategic initiatives in collaboration with managed care organizations, stakeholders, and state agencies. She oversaw policy design, reimbursement strategies, and regulatory frameworks, and played a key role in securing CMS approval for Ohio’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) expansion. Prior to that, as Program Manager of Patient Navigation at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shawna led efforts to improve care access and reduce barriers through innovative, grant-funded programs and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Current Responsibility
At Sellers Dorsey, Shawna supports the Ohio Team and Northeast Region by working with hospitals and partner organizations to develop payment programs that enhance access to Medicaid services and improve care quality. Her efforts help clients achieve sustainable, value-driven outcomes.
Education
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- The Ohio State University, MS, Social Work
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