BOSTON — “The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) extends our sincere gratitude to Governor Maura Healey for the reappointment of HPC Board Chair Deborah Devaux and appointment of new and returning members to the HPC Board of Commissioners. The full slate of commissioners bring essential experience and policy expertise to the Board, and their leadership will help guide the HPC in addressing some of the Commonwealth’s most pressing challenges – including mounting affordability issues, workforce constraints, and threats to health care access.
“These appointments align with the implementation of historic health care legislation signed by Governor Healey earlier this year, aimed at tackling rising drug costs, strengthening primary care, expanding oversight of private equity in health care, and better protecting this state from predatory actors. With these enhanced oversight authorities and these new appointments, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has empowered the HPC to address these challenges head-on, and we look forward to our continued collaboration on ensuring that the Commonwealth’s health care system puts patients first.” - HPC Executive Director David Seltz
Updated HPC Board of Commissioners:
| Name | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term Start Date | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Devaux | Chair; demonstrated expertise in health care administration, finance and management at a senior level | Governor | 7/25/2025 | 6/30/2029 |
| Umesh Kurpad | Demonstrated expertise in health plan administration and finance | Governor | 7/25/2025 | 6/30/2029 |
| Christopher Leibman | Demonstrated expertise in health care innovation, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or medical devices | Governor | 7/25/2025 | 6/30/2028 |
| James Willmuth | Demonstrated expertise in representing the health care workforce as a leader in a labor organization | Governor | 7/25/2025 | 6/30/2027 |
| Steven Walsh | Demonstrated expertise in representing hospitals or hospital health systems | Governor | 7/25/2025 | 6/30/2027 |
| Sandra Cotterell | A registered nurse with expertise in the delivery of care and development and utilization of innovative treatments in the practice of patient care | Governor | 7/25/2025 | 6/30/2028 |
| Alecia McGregor, PhD | Demonstrated expertise in health care consumer advocacy | Attorney General | 7/1/2025 | 6/30/2029 |
| Martin Cohen | Expertise in behavioral health, substance use disorder, mental health services and mental health reimbursement system | Attorney General |
7/1/2025
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6/30/2028
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| A health economist | Attorney General | |||
| Secretary Kiame Mahaniah, MD | Secretary of Health and Human Services | Ex Officio | N/A | N/A |
| Commissioner Michael Caljouw | Commissioner of Insurance | Ex Officio | N/A | N/A |
