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Zachary J. Rioux

Principal | PMP®, MCMP-II, Prosci® CCP

Zach is a health and human services (HHS) project management professional with a focus on helping state Medicaid agencies across the US. As a trusted advisor to state HHS clients, Zach delivers expert guidance on project management, information technology projects, state and federal healthcare regulatory changes, certification and compliance requirements, organizational change management, procurement assistance, data governance, and implementation assistance.

Zach is a Certified Project Management Professional, a Certified Medicaid Professional, a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner. As a member of BerryDunn's Recovery Advisory team, he has helped state HHS agencies identify the appropriate funding mechanisms for COVID-19 support, including waivers and Advance Planning Documents. Prior to joining BerryDunn, Zach worked for United States Senator Susan Collins assisting her and fielding Maine constituents’ questions and concerns. 

Zach is a health and human services (HHS) project management professional with a focus on helping state Medicaid agencies across the US. As a trusted advisor to state HHS clients, Zach delivers expert guidance on project management, information technology projects, state and federal healthcare regulatory changes, certification and compliance requirements, organizational change management, procurement assistance, data governance, and implementation assistance.

Zach is a Certified Project Management Professional, a Certified Medicaid Professional, a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner. As a member of BerryDunn's Recovery Advisory team, he has helped state HHS agencies identify the appropriate funding mechanisms for COVID-19 support, including waivers and Advance Planning Documents. Prior to joining BerryDunn, Zach worked for United States Senator Susan Collins assisting her and fielding Maine constituents’ questions and concerns. 

Experience highlights

  • Project management 
  • Certification and compliance consulting
  • Medicaid management information solution (MMIS) implementations
  • HHS enterprise-wide strategic planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Data governance and management
  • Procurement assistance
  • Organizational change management 

Publications

  • Flipping the Switch: Is your MMIS Ready for Go-Live?
  • Access to Care Review Monitoring Plan: Be Ready for July 1
  • Testing Tools: Getting the Right Fit

Memberships and Committees

  • Private Sector Technology Group (PSTG)

Community Service

  • Maine Youth Leadership
  • Psi Chi International Honor Society Member
  • American Red Cross

Related Industries

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Education

BS, Political Science

BS, Psychology

University of New England

Certifications

  • PMP®
  • MCMP-II
  • Prosci® CCP