HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell has announced federal marketplace management changes in response to the glitch-ridden rollout of HealthCare.gov.
Andy Slavitt will join CMS in the newly created, operations-focused role of principal deputy administrator for agency-wide policy and operational program coordination, according to a news release. Mr. Slavitt most recently served as group executive vice president for Optum, overseeing the delivery of clinical, technology and operational solutions for the healthcare industry and consumers.
Additionally, CMS will recruit leaders to serve in the new HealthCare.gov oversight roles of marketplace CEO and marketplace chief technology officer. Both of these individuals will work directly with Secretary Burwell.
"These actions will bolster our team and further instill ongoing accountability for reaching milestones, measuring results and delivering results for the American people," Secretary Burwell said of the management changes in the release. "Under this new structure, we bring additional operational and technological fire power and have a clear single point of contact in the marketplace CEO to streamline decision-making."
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