Marilyn Tavenner

Marilyn Tavenner

Keynote Speaker: Former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Former President and CEO of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

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Marilyn Tavenner Biography

Marilyn Tavenner is an American government official and health-care executive who served as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, from 2011 to 2015.

From 1981 to 2005, she was employed by HCA Healthcare, beginning as a nurse at the Richmond, Virginia-based Johnston-Willis Hospital, eventually becoming Chief Executive Officer of the hospital in 1993. In 2001, she became President of HCA's Central Atlantic Division, and was later appointed Group President of Outpatient Services, before resigning from HCA in 2005.

She became Acting Administrator following the resignation of Donald Berwick in December 2011, after serving as the agency's Principal Deputy Administrator. Prior to her original appointment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, she served as Secretary of Health and Human Resources in the Cabinet of Virginia Governor Tim Kaine from 2006 to 2010.

Tavenner was confirmed as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on May 15, 2013.

In office, Tavenner spearheaded the rollout of the Affordable Care Act website, HealthCare.gov, that allows people to enroll in health-care plans. The site faced a number of issues for users who were trying to enroll, and on October 29, 2013, Tavenner issued an apology. She said in her prepared testimony that, "The initial consumer experience of HealthCare.gov has not lived up to the expectations of the American people, and is not acceptable", adding that, "We are committed to fixing these problems as soon as possible".

In January 2015, she announced her resignation, and Andy Slavitt became the acting administrator after Tavenner's resignation. Slavitt started work at the agency in July 2014. He had been a top executive at Optum, a unit of UnitedHealth Group.

On July 15, 2015, she was unanimously elected as president and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans by AHIP's Board of Directors.

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  • How do I book Marilyn Tavenner to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marilyn Tavenner for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marilyn Tavenner, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marilyn Tavenner or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marilyn Tavenner for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marilyn Tavenner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marilyn Tavenner, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marilyn Tavenner speak about?

    Marilyn Tavenner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Healthcare, Health, Government, Marketing, Leadership, Motivational, Innovation and Inspirational.
  • Where does Marilyn Tavenner travel from?

    Marilyn Tavenner generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marilyn Tavenner?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marilyn Tavenner for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marilyn Tavenner for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marilyn Tavenner or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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