Peter Nelson, Critic Of Coverage Expansions, To Lead CCIIO

Updated Story The Trump administration has tapped Peter Nelson, a former CMS senior advisor who has heavily criticized the Biden administration’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act, to lead the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), which has oversight over the health insurance marketplaces. He will also serve as deputy CMS administrator. Nelson rejoins the government after spending four years at the Minnesota-based Center for the American Experiment, the think tank said Wednesday. While formerly...