CMS Chief of Staff Mandy Cohen will take on a new role of chief operating officer on Nov. 1 following the retirement of Deb Taylor at the end of this month, Acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt and Acting Principal Deputy Administrator Patrick Conway wrote in an email announcing leadership changes they say “will set the table for CMS' long-term health and operational stability.” “Over the past several months, it has been our goal to contribute to CMS’ mission by supporting...