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Congratulations, Ron Ogborne, FSA, CERA, MAAA!

We are proud to announce that Ron Ogborne, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Partner and Medicaid Actuarial Leader in Mercer Government, has been elected as a member-selected director of the American Academy of Actuaries Board of Directors.

Ron will begin his three-year term this November. His election reflects the Academy’s recognition of his professionalism, thought leadership, and commitment to public service—qualities that align with the Academy’s mission and values.

At Mercer, Ron leads actuarial work across state Medicaid contracts, drawing on more than 20 years of experience supporting over 35 Medicaid managed care programs across nine states and territories.

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Actuaries at Mercer Government

https://www.mercer-government.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-subdomains/us-government/attachments/New/Actuarial-Services_FS.pdf Case Study: Actuarial Services at Mercer Government

https://www.mercer-government.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-subdomains/us-government/attachments/New/Mercer-Government-Overview_FS.pdf Fact Sheet: An Overview of Mercer Government

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Welcome to Cathy Song

Our team welcomes Cathy Song, MPH, MBA as a Senior Principal on our Specialty Consulting team. A former Technical Director at CMS, Cathy brings over 15 years of experience in Medicaid managed care rate development, federal policy implementation, and program design. She specializes in risk mitigation, state directed payments, and performance-based rate structures, and played a key role in developing the Medicaid Managed Care Rate Development Guide and CMS rate review portals. Cathy partners with states to create compliant, data-driven payment models that strengthen program performance and sustainability.

mailto:cathy.song@mercer.com Reach out to Cathy

Member Spotlight - American Society of Actuaries' Contingencies Magazine

Starleen Scott Robbins receives the North Carolina Oxford House STAR Award

Starleen Scott Robbins, MSW, LCSW, is a Senior Associate at Mercer Government specializing in supporting states with clinical policy support of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities programs.

mailto:starleen.scott.robbins@mercer.com Reach out to Starleen

https://www.mercer-government.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer-subdomains/us-government/attachments/New/Behavioral-Health_FS.pdf Fact Sheet: Behavioral Health

Welcome to Dr. Catherine Brett

We are excited to announce that Dr. Catherine Brett, MD, MPH, FACPM has joined Mercer US Government as our new Chief Population Health Officer. With extensive expertise in healthcare leadership, data analytics, and program development, Dr. Brett will lead strategic initiatives to improve population health outcomes and support our government and public sector clients. Her dedication to innovative, sustainable solutions reflects Mercer’s commitment to transforming healthcare and making a positive impact on communities nationwide.

mailto:catherine.brett@mercer.com Reach out to Dr. Brett

GAO has announced the reappointment of Jennifer Gerstorff, FSA, MAAA, as a MACPAC Commissioner

Jenny is a Partner at Mercer Government, specializing in Medicaid managed care rate setting and supporting states in obtaining Medicaid waiver authority.

https://www.gao.gov/press-release/gao-makes-macpac-appointments-0 MACPAC Press Release

About Mercer Government

Our work

For 40 years, we've been partnering with states to help transform the programs built to serve the most vulnerable populations

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Our company

Health & Benefits has over 20K employees in 130 countries, 55% female representation and an ESG 2030 goal of 50% reduced emissions

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Our team

Over 500 designated specialists providing in actuarial, pharmacy, clinical and behavioral health, policy, operations, and data analytics

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Our careers

Mercer is focused on building brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities by hiring and retaining the best of the best

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Our Pillars

Credible

For over 35 years, we have worked with 45 US states and territories. We bring the right mix of battle-tested experts and multi-disciplinary practitioners to the table to shape real-world solutions.

Standard-Bearers

Mercer has a deep knowledge bank, with winning strategies, creative ideas, tested innovations and industry-recognized guidelines. This is our foundation, but our people bring everything to life.

Trusted

We believe trust accumulates over time. Each project is an opportunity to build a lasting, trust-based bond between our team and our client’s. Our team is your team and we are responsive and ready.

Defensible

Fact based approaches bolstered by industry leading experience, pricing and analytics. Each approach to every project is backed by rigorous analysis and industry leading experience.

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