MetroPlusHealth has named Erin Drinkwater as its first chief of government relations and strategic partnerships.
Ms. Drinkwater will be responsible for developing the payer's legislative strategy and outreach, according to a Sept. 29 news release.
Previously, she served as the deputy commissioner of intergovernmental and legislative affairs at the New York City Department of Social Services.
MetroPlus is a municipally-owned nonprofit insurer that provides low or no-cost health coverage to more than 675,000 New York City residents.