In honor of Employee Appreciation Day, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you.  Your dedication, hard work, and passion are the driving forces behind our success, and I am truly grateful for all that you do.  It is your commitment to excellence and your unwavering support that make our team so special.  Your contributions are deeply valued and appreciated, and I am honored to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team.  Here’s to celebrating YOU today and every day!  Thank you, team!   - Donna Eoriatti
Shout out to the entire Mid-South Team! Not only have we decreased our DOO by 5 days this year, we made it to 80% Order Action as a Team! This does NOT go un-noticed. Thank you for your dedication day in and day out. Mid-South is making some good progress so far in 2025!  - Megan McCauley
 
Amber McQueen - You and Theresa saved the season! Thank you. You instilled calm over the last couple weeks of chaos. So grateful that you have the expertise to know that we are on the right track. Thank you for sending the fax to the Neurologist. Again, that shows diligence in follow up and partnership in helping patients secure answers for mobility needs. – Client in Atlanta Area
 
Tamara Brown - Thank you for your help!! The exceptional service from NSM and our local branch is why we keep coming back. - Client
I just want to brag on Kimberly Swanson. I have been on both sides of a MIR over the years and know the challenges that come with working them. Kimberly goes above and beyond every time she touches one. I cannot express enough how much I appreciate her work ethic, the detail she puts into her job and her determination. She is an amazing employee and I thank you for sharing her with my branch! Thank you! - Marcella Templin
 
KUDOS to this team of ACES!! Funding FUNatics!! (Crystal Carlson, Cynthia Wills, Jessica Hartwick, Julie Cleveland, Kymberly Mixson, Melissa Speight, Rachel Bowman, Sherry Bledsoe, Tamairah Johnson, & Whitney Gann.) I can’t express how proud I am of how you have come together as a team and are so willing to help and support each other and me!! – Karin Kirk
 

• Thank you, Carly Seffens, for your partnership, grace, and patience while we prepare to transition Medicaid of IL away from the Centralized Team. You have been such a pleasure to work with and I appreciate your quick responses and willingness to do whatever is necessary to help the transition be successful. – Chantel Bilyeu
• For those of us who know, we know that NY Medicaid is a monster of a payer. Jeanine, Collins, Jose “Tito” Rosado, Anne Couture, Chandra Collier, and Chauntel Easter have been instrumental in helping create resources for our funding teams to process this payer effectively. Thank you for your hard work here. I couldn’t have done any of it without you! – Chantel Bilyeu
• As we navigate transition, it often comes with a lot of questions about what the future holds. The work you do makes a difference regardless of the team you are on. A huge shout out to the Centralized Funding Team for continuing to stay resilient, fluid, and optimistic. – Chantel Bilyeu
• Ben Mayes and Beth Wright, your willingness to always dive in and support anyone in needs is much appreciated. With the recent changes on the CFT, you never missed a beat to lend a helpful hand. Thank you for using your H.E.A.R.T.S. – Chauny Easter
• Being the “new kids on the block” can be a little intimidating or overwhelming when you get a new assignment but the both of you (Carleen Gibson and Terese Zinnerman) have rolled up your sleeves, dug in and are already making a difference. Keep up the excellent work. – Chauny Easter
• I wanted to give a *big* shout out to Marissa Jasso who I’ve worked closely with in 2025! She has been so easy to work with while helping me understand repair WO’s more in-depth. Marissa is so knowledgeable, encouraging & supportive answering my many, many questions in a way that I understood. I will also say, Marissa is always willing to pursue getting resolutions!  She is not only great at her job but also with instruction! She’s a knowledgeable, a delight to work with, and a leader to me! Thank you, Marissa!! – Dabney Pennybacker
• We love having Beth Crowe in our region! So far, she's been very responsive and helpful. -Jonna Mondy
• Shout out to Summer Bryceland! She has been consistent with her MIR reviews; her efforts are showing in our metrics! Thank you, Summer, for being so thorough and responsive. – Dawn Royce
• Summer Bryceland - I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership during the Medicare fair hearing today before the administrative law judge. Your dedication, expertise, and poise were evident throughout the process, and it made a significant difference in our presentation. Your ability to navigate the complexities of the case and advocate effectively for our client was truly impressive. I am grateful to have had you at the helm, guiding us with your knowledge and strategic insight. Thank you again for your hard work and commitment. Your efforts not only reflect positively on you but also on our entire team. Summer, you are the very best funding specialist!  I vote you funding specialist of the year!!!! – Angela Smith
• I would like to give a shout out to both Kent and Amy for the past week and especially this week for assisting me while I was out sporadically with my father before he passed on Monday evening.  It was comforting knowing that they were there to assist in my caseload.  -Jeni Pirkel