Massachusetts HHS secretary steps down

Massachusetts HHS secretary Kate Walsh has stepped down from her position after more than 40 years in healthcare. Kiame Mahaniah, MD, succeeded Ms. Walsh on July 14.

Prior to her role as state HHS secretary, Ms. Walsh served as CEO of Boston Medical Center for 13 years, according to a July 11 news release.

Ms. Walsh will continue to serve Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey as a senior advisor on health and human services matters.

Prior to his appointment, Dr. Mahaniah served as undersecretary of health for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. He also served as CEO of Lynn (Mass.) Community Health Center.