Ms. Tavenner’s resignation comes without forewarning; she had not previously indicated plans to step down, according to the report.
Ms. Tavenner was appointed administrator in May 2013 and helped oversee the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act changes and the tumultuous launch of the HealthCare.gov marketplace. She has worked with CMS since early 2010.
Principal Deputy Administrator Andy Slavitt will take over as the interim administrator.
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HCA appoints Lyn Ketelsen to chief patient experience officer
Dr. Gabriel Hauser named CMO of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Dr. Kenneth Sable new president of Jersey Shore University Medical Center
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