Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Mass. Gov. Forces 4 Resignations From Health Connector Board
The Boston Globe: Jonathan Gruber, 3 Others Removed From Connector Board
Governor Charlie Baker has removed the four members of the Massachusetts Health Connector Board appointed by his predecessor, including controversial MIT economist Jonathan Gruber. (Freyer, 2/25)
Politico: Jonathan Gruber Among 4 Ousted From Massachusetts Obamacare Board
At least Jonathan Gruber is not alone in his latest indignity. The MIT economist and Obamacare adviser now notorious for opining on the “stupidity of the American voter” is out of his job on the board of the Massachusetts exchange in an unexpected power play by the new Republican governor. Three other respected health experts with much lower public profiles were also removed. (Wheaton, 2/25)
The Associated Press: Gov. Baker Forces Resignation Of 4 Health Connector Members
The move gives Baker control of the 11-member board that oversees the state's health care law and website. Two other administration appointees — Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders and Secretary of Administration and Finance Kristen Lepore — are already on the board. (LeBlanc, 2/26)
