Medicaid Health Plans of America has named Molina Healthcare's director of government affairs, Michelle Tranquilli, as vice chair of the MHPA Government Relations Committee.
MHPA represents the interests of over 130 Medicaid managed care organizations at the federal level. The Government Relations Committee oversees activities and provides guidance to MHPA related to Congress and the executive branch, according to a May 24 press release.
At Molina, Ms. Tranquilli implements a federal affairs agenda that engages with members of Congress about the payer's policy priorities. Prior to Molina, she worked as a government affairs representative for SCAN Health Plan.
"MHPA is thrilled to have Michelle take on this leadership role on our Government Relations Committee," Shannon Attanasio, MHPA vice president of advocacy, said. "Michelle has a wealth of experience in legislative and advocacy work, as well as extensive knowledge of health care policy. We look forward to working with her in this new capacity and are excited to have her leadership at this critical time."