Michael J. Ptasnik, M.D. was educated at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed post graduate training of Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Colorado. He was also Associate Professor at the University of Colorado following training. Dr. Ptasnik continues in the private practice of Cardiology in the Metro Denver area in Interventional and General Cardiology with an interest in Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Geriatric Cardiology. He is a founder of his group Colorado Heart and Vascular in the Metro Denver area and served as President of his group for many years. Dr. Ptasnik has also been intimately involved representing the specialist community with Physician Health Partners for many years on the Board of Directors and two terms as Chairman of the Board. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Correctional Health Partners with a deep commitment from the medical community to the incarcerated patient.
Deb Goheen is the Chief Executive Officer at Correctional Health Partners. She developed a strong financial background through owning three successful companies before joining the Colorado Department of Corrections in 2001. While there, she progressed through several positions in financial operations, ultimately serving as the Director of Finance and Administration over a $1 billion annual budget. She was integral in the configuration of a new accounting system and oversight of an offender management system transition during her years at CDOC and was the Department’s representative for providing testimony on Department operations to various legislative committees and legal depositions. Upon her retirement from CDOC in May 2022, she joined Correctional Health Partners and is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Goheen is a member of the Association for Women Executives in Corrections (AWEC), Women Working in Criminal and Juvenile Justice (WWICJJ), American Correctional Association (ACA), and Licensed Bingo Games Manager. She was previously a member of the CORE Governance Committee with the State of Colorado, as well as a member of the State Employees Leading Colorado (SELC).
Since 2011, Dr. Mix, D.O., has been actively engaged in developing physician and specialty provider relationships within correctional healthcare, first serving as a Medical Director and now as Chief Medical Officer for CHP. In her role, she serves as the final clinical authority for all medical practices across the organization and is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of all clinical procedures, protocols, and initiatives. She routinely reviews clinical and utilization reports to monitor performance and ensure high-quality care delivery for clients.
Dr. Mix is passionate about mentoring primary care providers to maximize their skill sets and practice at the top of their scope. She is also deeply involved in developing solutions to improve and optimize chronic care management, with the goal of enhancing overall population health outcomes.
In addition to her extensive experience in correctional medicine, Dr. Mix brings more than 12 years of experience as an Internal Medicine physician in private practice. She has continued her clinical work as a hospice physician, reflecting her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse healthcare settings.
Herbert Parris, M.D. is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and did his post graduate training in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and an instructor at the St. Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Program. He was chosen to be 1 of 10 physicians to work on the medical staff for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Dr. Parris has worked in Managed Care as a medical director at both Cigna and Pacificare Health Insurance Companies and worked in correctional health care for over 15 years as a clinical provider and prior authorization/utilization review physician. He has maintained a private practice for over 30 years with special interest in Sports and Aesthetic Medicine.
Dr. Sanchez M.D., MPH., has been working with the prior authorization team since 2020. She reviews prior authorizations and appeals submitted by correctional staff to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate medical care. Dr. Sanchez works closely with the case managers and nursing team to monitor trends in health care provision and specific medical conditions, helps manage costs, and provides feedback to correctional medical staff. Previously, Dr. Sanchez provided direct healthcare to patients and served as clinical medical director to several jails. In addition to her experience in correctional medicine, Dr. Sanchez is board certified in both preventive medicine and occupational and environmental medicine. She has previously worked in occupational medicine clinics providing care for workers’ compensation. She continues to perform Independent Medical Exams and serves as an expert witness for industrial injuries.