CMS names Medicaid administrator
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:21 AM CDT, Thu July 1, 2021
WASHINGTON – CMS has named Daniel Tsai as Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, effective July 6. Tsai will lead the Center’s efforts to address disparities in health equity and serving the needs of the record 80 million children, pregnant people, parents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. “As someone who has successfully led a state Medicaid program to focus on value-based care for its recipients, Dan brings invaluable experience to CMS,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear what a lifeline Medicaid and CHIP are for families and individuals across the country.” Tsai previously served as the assistant secretary for MassHealth and Medicaid Director.
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