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Health Policy Commission

Policy Area

Administration and Finance

Purpose

To govern the state agency known as the Health Policy Commission.

Compensation

Members shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.

Legal Authority

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6D, as amended by Section 15 of Chapter 224 of the Acts of 2012
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Health Policy Commission Board Members
Member↓↓Seat NameAppointing AuthorityTerm End Date
Dr. Donald Berwick M.D.Expert in Health Care Consumer AdvocacyAttorney GeneralNovember 12, 2019
Michael CaljouwCommissioner of InsuranceEx Officio-
Martin D. CohenExpert in Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorders/Mental HealthAttorney GeneralNovember 12, 2028
Sandra CotterellRegistered Nurse with Expertise in the Delivery of Care and Development and Utilization of Innovative Treatments in the Practice of Patient CareGovernorJune 30, 2028
Dr. David Cutler Ph.D.Health EconomistAttorney GeneralNovember 12, 2020
Ms. Deborah DevauxExpertise in Healthcare Administration, Finance and Management at a Senior Level (Chair)GovernorJune 30, 2029
Umesh KupadExpertise in Health Plan Administration and FinanceGovernorJune 30, 2029
Christopher LeibmanExpertise in Health Care Innovation, Including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology or Medical DevicesGovernorJune 30, 2028
Kiame MahaniahSecretary, HHSEx Officio-
Steve WalshExpertise in Representing Hospitals or Hospital Health SystemsGovernorJune 30, 2027
James WillmuthExpertise in Representing the Health Care Workforce as a Leader in a Labor OrganizationGovernorJune 30, 2027