Seema Verma is the new CMS administrator, Medscape reports.
Here are five things to know:
1. The Senate confirmed Ms. Verma in a 55-43 vote on March 13, 2017.
2. Ms. Verma said she supports Medicaid reforms intended to boost health outcomes, during her confirmation hearing in February 2017.
3. She has experience with state Medicaid programs, such as developing the Health Indiana Plan, which offers beneficiaries a Personal Wellness and Responsibility account they apply to a $2,500 deductible.
4. Ms. Verma believes physicians should not be mandated to participate in Medicare pilot projects. She also voiced her opposition to federal regulations that dissuade physician participation in Medicaid and Medicare.
5. The Senate Finance Committee sent Ms. Verma's nomination to the Senate after a 13-to-12 vote.