"This is a great opportunity," Tavenner said. "AHIP has a longstanding reputation as focused on consumers and consumer advocacy, and being a leader in the transformation of health care."
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| Healthcare.gov Boss Hired as Lobbyist |
| 2015-07-16 |
| The official who spearheaded the disastrous rollout of HealthCare.gov is now a top lobbyist for the health-insurance industry. Marilyn B. Tavenner was chosen Wednesday as president and chief executive of America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade group that includes companies like Aetna, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and Blue Cross. Tavenner will assume her new position Aug. 24. "This is a great opportunity," Tavenner said. "AHIP has a longstanding reputation as focused on consumers and consumer advocacy, and being a leader in the transformation of health care." |
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