Meril Pothen

Meril Pothen is a policy analyst at the Center for Medicare, where she develops and writes policy implementing Medicare drug price negotiation and inflation rebate.1 She has been working on implementing Medicare drug price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act for the past two years.3

Career Highlights

Meril Pothen has achieved several notable accomplishments in her career:

• 2024 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Alumna of the Year: She was recognized for building strong coalitions beyond the PMF program.2
• White House Experience: Pothen had an opportunity to work at the White House, which was celebrated by her colleagues.5
• Policy Implementation: She has been actively involved in implementing key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act, particularly in relation to Medicare drug pricing.3

Background

Before her current role, Meril Pothen:

• Transitioned from a career in consulting to pursue policy work in healthcare.4
• Completed her Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree in 2020.4
• Worked at the National Governors Association (NGA), where she welcomed interns and facilitated conversations with women in leadership.6

Meril Pothen's career trajectory demonstrates her commitment to public service and her focus on leveraging policy to transform the American healthcare system.4 Her work at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services involves critical policy development and implementation, particularly in the area of drug pricing and cost management for Medicare beneficiaries.