ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced the unanimous election of health care regulatory and policy expert Edo Banach to CHC's national board of directors.
"I am honored to join the CHC board at such an important moment for community health," said Banach. "CHC's commitment to ensuring every person has the opportunity to live their healthiest life is a mission I care deeply about. I look forward to contributing my experience to support CHC's vital work."
Banach is a partner and co-chair of the health care department at Foley Hoag LLP, where he brings experience in Medicare and Medicaid law and policy to help organizations navigate complex matters. Banach previously served as president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, where he led efforts before the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health and Human Services and the White House. He has also served as deputy director of CMS' Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office. Edo holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University.
"We are thrilled to welcome Edo to our board," said Abu Arif, chair of CHC board of directors. "His distinguished leadership across Medicare, Medicaid and hospice care paired with a deep understanding of how policy shapes people's lived experiences will be instrumental as CHC works to close health gaps and expand opportunity in communities nationwide."
"Edo's breadth of experience will strengthen CHC's ability to address today's most pressing challenges in community health," said Jean Accius, president and CEO of CHC. "His leadership at the intersection of health care policy, regulation and community well-being will be critical as we deepen our work to drive systems-level change and deliver better health outcomes in communities nationwide."