HHS and CMS Announce New Members of New Federal Advisory Board
HHS and CMS Announce New Members of New Federal Advisory Board.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a new federal advisory body comprised of leaders from across the healthcare system to provide expert advice on improving, strengthening and modernizing U.S. healthcare.
The Committee will advise HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on ways to improve how care is financed and delivered across Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
“This Administration is bringing leaders together to tackle the challenges facing American patients and the health care system, putting prevention front and center,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “This committee will help us shift from a sick care system to a true health care system by delivering practical solutions that drive real change.”
“We received an overwhelming response from highly qualified candidates across the country,” said CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. “These members bring deep expertise across care delivery, financing, innovation, and patient engagement. Their insights will help us advance higher-quality care, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen the sustainability of our programs, while supporting efforts to transform our healthcare system and restore a stronger focus on patients.”
Committee Members
The following individuals will serve on the Healthcare Advisory Committee:
- Robert Bessler, MD
- Kimberly Brandt, JD (ex officio)
- Sebastian Caliri
- Stephanie Carlton (ex officio)
- David Carmouche, MD
- Elizabeth M. Fago
- Clive K. Fields, MD
- William J. Gassen, JD
- Jenni Gudapati, PhD
- Valerie D. Huhn
- Dennis Laraway
- Dan Liljenquist, JD
- Andrew Lynch, PhD
- Ursel J. McElroy
- Kyu Rhee, MD
- Tony Robbins
- Russ Thomas, JD
- Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD
Members were selected through a competitive review process that drew more than 400 nominations nationwide.