Watch out, world: 2019 is going to be a big year for health care. The all-but-done Aetna/CVS merger is already making waves with a new, more transparent pricing model. And then there's Amazon, which continues to make waves, both with its business acquisitions and internal health care reforms. Its latest move is the hiring of a health care executive to liaison between its own benefits department and external parties, including the new Amazon & Co. venture.
According to the job description, “this new role in the Amazon Benefits Department will work closely with internal and external partners including the new healthcare venture. The Principal will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of, and experience with, medical and pharmacy benefits, health care delivery systems, health management, wellness and behavioral health management.”
The role is being filled by Jason Tzau, who has worked as a pharmacist and pharmacy consultant for the past 19 years, most recently serving as associate director of the health and benefits practice at Willis Towers Waton's Seattle office.
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