Carol Blackford

Carol Blackford has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on Medicare and Medicaid policy. Carol has held various roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including Deputy Director of the Chronic Care Policy Group and Acting Deputy Director of the Center for Medicare. Carol also worked as a Director at the Center for Medicare, CMS, where they were responsible for setting Medicare Fee-For-Service payments for acute care services. Carol has recently been appointed as the Executive Vice President at AdvaMed. Additionally, Carol was a participant in the HHS Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, which provided their with career enhancement and executive skill development.

Carol Blackford earned a Master of Public Policy Analysis (MPP) degree from William & Mary in 1995. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Philosophy at McDaniel College from 1989 to 1993. Carol'searliest education was at Glenelg High School, although no specific degree or field of study information was provided. Additionally, they have an unspecified certification from the AU Key Executive Leadership Certification Program.