Articles from prior issues of The Advocate

May/June 2000

NADE SALUTES MEMBERS RECEIVING SSA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

The following NADE members were recognized by SSA for outstanding achievements at the DDS Management Forum held in Washington, D.C. April 18, 2000.

1999 COMMISSIONER CITATION:

Brenda Kaselis, Maine – Disability Hearing Officer In recognition of outstanding commitment to improving disability quality and the role of the DDS examiner in the disability process in Maine.

Dennis K. Auriemma, New York – Medical Relations Director For outstanding leadership and service in the field of Medical and Professional Relations in the State of New York.

1999 ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER CITATION:

Susanne Smith, Ohio – Medical Operations Administrator In recognition of outstanding performance in positions at all levels and in various facets of the Ohio Disability Determination Services operation for over 40 years.

Rayme L. Romanik, M.D., New Mexico – Chief Medical Consultant In recognition of over 17 years of demonstrated leadership and professionalism as a Medical Consultant in the New Mexico Disability Determination Services.

Sharon Belt, Missouri – Quality Assurance Specialist In recognition of outstanding service to the Social Security Administration and the Missouri Disability Determination Services.

1999 ASSOCIATE COMMISIONER CITATION – GROUP AWARD:

New York Technology Team Frank Giordano

Pennsylvania Process Unification Workgroup James Boyd William McClintock

- Thanks to Susan LaMorte for providing this information.