Katy Talento
Role: Contributor
Position: CEO, AllBetter Health
Background:
Katy Talento is the CEO of AllBetter Health, a health benefits consulting firm focused on innovative health plans that prioritize transparency and patient-centered care. She is a licensed health benefits consultant, epidemiologist, and veteran health policy advisor. Talento served as the lead health advisor on the White House Domestic Policy Council under President Donald Trump, where she spearheaded transformative health policies, including efforts to end secret healthcare pricing, lower prescription drug costs, and combat the opioid crisis. Prior to her time at the White House, she held various roles in the U.S. Senate as a legislative director and oversight investigator.
Katy holds a graduate degree in Epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health and an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Her diverse experience includes international work on U.S. foreign aid programs, academic roles at Georgetown University Medical School, and service as a Catholic nun.
Relation to Trump:
During her tenure as a top health advisor in the Trump administration, Talento played a crucial role in advancing the administration’s healthcare agenda, particularly in increasing transparency and reducing costs within the healthcare system.
Scandals or Controversies:
There are no significant scandals associated with Katy Talento. Her career is marked by her strong advocacy for healthcare reform and patient rights.