Dr. Hittner was appointed head of the state’s health insurance oversight agency in 2013 and previously served as CEO of Providence, R.I.-based Miriam Hospital from 2000 to 2009. As health insurance commissioner she was responsible for reviewing and approving proposed premium rates from the state’s insurers.
State Senate Policy Director Mary Ganim, PhD, will replace Dr. Hittner. Dr. Ganim has served in a number of high-level policy positions in the state Senate since 1999. She will be responsible for dealing with a number of insurers clamoring for premium hikes with the impending repeal of the ACA.
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