Type Of Business:
Government organization
Expertise:
Primary care; Pediatric health care; Family medicine
Major Product/SVS:
Medical assistance administration, Medicaid services
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing; Traveling; Spending time with his six grandchildren; Scuba diving; Snorkeling
Education Degrees:
Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine, Children's National Medical Center (1972); Residency in Pediatrics, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1971); Internship in Pediatrics, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1968); MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1968); Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Central State University (1959)
Affiliations Awards:
Former President, Medico-Chirurgical Society of the District of Columbia (2002-2005); Former Speaker of House, The National Medical Association (1989-1990); Board Member, Vice President, The Arc of DC; Medical Society of the District of Columbia; American Medical Association; Brooke Army Medical Center; Medical Director, Health Outreach Information Network, Washington, DC
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of his career were becoming the medical director of the District of Columbia, and establishing the first adolescent medical program at the Brooke Army Medical Center in 1974.
Charity:
Director of Health, HIV AIDS Drug Assistance Advisory Committee, District of Columbia; Vice President, Washington Healthcare Empowerment Coalition; Volunteer, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ; Greater Washington Urban League; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; National Organization for the Advancement of Haitians
Number Of Years In Profession:
43
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his faith in God, and the support he receives from his wife and parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after being inspired by a doctor.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Faggett held various positions throughout his career. He was the acting director of the health department and the chief medical officer from 2004 to 2005. He was the team physician for the pentathlon in Montreal during the 1976 Olympics. He also held a mobile army surgical hospital command in Korea from 1981 to 1982, and was the director of an army physician assistance program in 1982. Currently, he works as a hospice team physician. He was also elected to the Christian social active board.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Ensuring that all patients receive quality care and broad coverage; Reviewing utilization; Minimizing fraudulent abuse in the program; Managing the quality assurance program; Overseeing all approvals of trial authorizations, including transplants and dialysis
Awards/Honors:
Letter of Recognition, Mayor's Office, District of Columbia; Meritorious Service Medal for Adolescent Program; Achievement Award, The Council of the District of Columbia; Achievement Award for Service as Director, District of Columbia Medicaid