HHS Secretary Alex Azar named James Parker senior adviser to the agency's secretary for health reform and director of the office of health reform.
Here are four notes on the appointment.
1. In his new role at HHS, Mr. Parker will oversee the agency's efforts to address the availability and cost issues surrounding health insurance.
2. He most recently was CEO of MDwise, a $1.4 billion Indiana Medicaid managed care organization covering 300,000-plus members.
3. Mr. Parker also oversaw the development of a provider-sponsored health plan and population health programs at Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health.
4. He also spent two decades with Anthem. Mr. Parker served in a number of senior leadership roles at the insurer during his tenure, and was tasked with improving quality and health insurance affordability.
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