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Portrait of David Seltz

Seltz, David

Executive DirectorIndependent & Quasi-Public Agencies
  • Agency Independent & Quasi-Public Agencies
  • Division Massachusetts Health Policy Commission
  • Title Executive Director
  • Address 50 Milk St. 8Th Floor
    Boston, MA 2109
  • Phone 617-979-1400
  • Email david.seltz@mass.gov

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2013
  • Years in Current Position 14
  • Years in State Service 24
  • Job Description The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) is an independent state agency charged with monitoring health care spending growth in Massachusetts and providing data-driven policy recommendations regarding health care delivery and payment system reform. The HPC’s mission is to advance a more transparent, accountable, and equitable health care system through its independent policy leadership and innovative investment programs. The HPC’s goal is better health and better care – at a lower cost – for all residents across the Commonwealth.

Personal Information

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Education & Career

  • Education
    • B.A., Political Science and Government, Boston College
  • Previous Employment
    • Special Advisor on health care for Governor Deval Patrick and Senate President Therese Murray
    • recipient of Modern HealthCare's 2015 Up and Comer Award
    • designated member of the Oversight Council to the Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis
    • member of the Executive Committee to the National Academy of State Health Policy