Phillip Bergquist (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Phillip Bergquist Manages Policy and Strategic Initiatives for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Phillip’s work at MDHHS centers on aligning the programs, services and benefits MDHHS provides including leadership in the Department’s efforts to integrate health and human services programs as well as MDHHS’ care delivery and payment reform efforts in the State Innovation Model. Prior to working for MDHHS, Phillip worked in health policy and management as the Director of Health Center Operations for the Michigan Primary Care Association where he focused on improving the operational efficiency, financial stability, and enabling services infrastructures of community-based healthcare providers in Michigan. Phillip received his Bachelors degree from Rochester College and completed his Executive Fellowship through the University of Kansas. Phillip has been recognized nationally as a 2011 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Excellence in Children’s Health Outreach and Enrollment Honoree and 2012 Nominee for the Geiger Gibson Emerging Leader Award.