Dive Brief:
- After resigning as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services earlier this year, Marilyn Tavenner has joined LifePoint Hospitals' board of directors.
- LifePoint operates more than 60 hospitals in 21 states.
- Prior to working for CMS, Tavenner spent 25 years at HCA Holdings and was also employed as Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Dive Insight:
During her time at CMS, Tavenner oversaw the introduction and recovery of the Affordable Care Act. "Marilyn brings an unparalleled understanding of the healthcare industry and the evolving regulatory environment," LifePoint's Chief Executive Officer William F. Carpenter said in a statement.