[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 6 (Friday, January 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E36-E37]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF PATRICIA TANQUARY

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 11, 2019

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Patricia 
Tanquary for her dedicated and passionate service to our community.
  Patricia has a Masters in social work from San Diego State University 
and both a Masters in public health administration and a Doctorate in 
social welfare from University of California, Berkeley. Before working 
for Contra Costa County, Patricia was employed at Kaiser Permanente for 
18 years, holding positions such as Director of Member Services, 
Hospital and Health Plan Administrator, Continuing Care Leader, and 
Director of National Provider Contracting.
  In 2007, Patricia was named the Chief Executive Officer of the Contra 
Costa Health Plan (CCHP). Over the past 11 years, Patricia managed an 
innovative and complex plan that became one of the original Covered 
California Health Plans. Her time as CEO is characterized by her 
partnerships and her commitment to serving low-income and vulnerable 
populations.
  Through her work, CCHP added over 7,200 contracts with local 
providers to meet the demand of an expanding membership. She also 
managed a strong relationship with County Mental Health to administer 
effective mental health care. Under her leadership, CCHP also provided 
one of the first Special Needs Plans for seniors and persons with 
disabilities and worked with the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 
to create a Center of Excellence for Autism diagnoses.

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  Patricia's leadership as CEO of the Contra Costa Health Plan will be 
truly missed. Patricia has left a positive impact on Contra Costa 
County's health care system, its patients, and the community at large. 
I am thankful for Patricia's service and I wish her the best in her 
retirement.

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