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Cherokee Middle School Integrated Classroom

Cherokee Central Schools and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority have collaborated to provide a new service to meet the needs of Cherokee children and families beginning February 29th. This Integrated Classroom will help Middle School students that struggle, because of a variety of reasons, to find success in the regular classroom setting. Families with Middle […]


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NC Council of Community Programs Annual Conference

Lanier Cansler, Tara Larson, and Melanie Bush recently spoke at the North Carolina Council of Community Programs Annual Conference held in Pinehurst. The Council’s mission is to “promote and support the local, public management of a quality system of care for persons with behavioral health and developmental support needs.” Learn more and download conference handouts […]


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Melanie Bush Joins Cansler Collaborative Resources

Recently stepping down as the Assistant Director for Medicaid Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the NC Division of Medical Assistance, Melanie brings over 17 years of experience in the health and human services and governmental arena. Melanie’s experience with health and human services spans the spectrum as she has worked for nonprofits providing direct services, […]


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Tara Larson to Speak at Benchmark’s David vs. Goliath: What Smaller Providers Need to Know.

Tara Larson, Senior Healthcare Policy Specialist with Cansler Collaborative Resources, will be joining nonprofit organization, Benchmarks, at their upcoming David vs. Goliath event to talk about what every provider needs to know, how to prepare and deliver your services successfully, among other topics, drawing on her many years of experience and involvement with NC’s Medicaid system. Tara […]


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NC Council of Community Programs Annual Conference

Tara Larson, Beth Nelson and Michael Watson were Presenters at the NC Council of Community Programs Annual Conference on December 4, 2014. The topic was The World of Analytics:  What Does it Really Mean? Tara, Beth and Michael discussed why managing costs, direct service delivery, enhancing whole person care and using analytics is a critical competency of […]


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Kim Cansler Joins Cansler Collaborative Resources

Kim Cansler brings over 20 years of experience in planning and directing successful events and project management. With the experience of working with international companies in the planning and management of their conferences and events, Kim has the knowledge and expertise necessary to assist clients in all aspects of delivering a successful project or event. […]


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John Shore Joins Cansler Collaborative Resources

Cansler Collaborative Resources, Inc. has added John Shore as a member of its consulting team.  John has vast experience in state and county government including his years in county management and as a county director of the department of social services. Read more about John Shore.


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Cansler Elected to ncaCPA Board of Directors

Lanier Cansler, President of Cansler Collaborative Resources, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants for a three year term beginning May 2014. The ncaCPA works to promote the competence, integrity, civic responsibility, and success of North Carolina CPAs. Learn more at www.ncacpa.org.

Request for Proposals

The governmental experience and knowledge of the Cansler Collaborative Resources team has proven valuable in assisting our clients in the development and review of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP).


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Medicaid Reform

The Cansler Collaborative Resources team tracks proposals and changes in Medicaid policies at both the state and federal level to support our clients in planning and adapting to change to ensure future success.

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