04/02/2026

Ohio Aging Director Tapped for Federal Healthcare Advisory Role

Ohio Department of Aging Director Ursel McElroy has been selected to serve on a new federal Healthcare Advisory Committee, a national body charged with advising the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on improving care delivery and financing. The committee will focus on strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace programs, with attention to chronic disease management, administrative burden, and care for vulnerable populations.

McElroy’s appointment positions Ohio’s aging services network within key federal policy discussions at a time of continued pressure on reimbursement, workforce, and care coordination. The committee is expected to begin meeting later this year, with recommendations informing future federal direction on quality, data use, and program sustainability. Read more on the Ohio Department of Aging’s website.