Fauzea Hussain is the Vice President of Public Policy at McKesson, where she champions innovative public policy strategies that drive the company’s mission to improve health outcomes for all. With a keen focus on patient-first solutions, Fauzea collaborates across the McKesson enterprise to address the diverse needs of distributors, wholesalers, community providers, health systems, pharmacies, manufacturers, technology vendors, and consumers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she elevated McKesson’s role as a trusted public health partner for the Federal government, states, and underserved communities.
A seasoned policy expert with over 25 years of experience, Fauzea has a proven track record in assessing the impact of state and federal policies on patient access, provider reimbursement, and the life sciences industry. Before joining McKesson, she led Avalere’s Reimbursement and Market Access team, where she developed groundbreaking market access strategies for drugs, biologics, devices, and technologies.
Fauzea’s career began as the Assistant Director of Reimbursement Policy for the American Academy of Physician Assistants, where she honed her expertise in payment issues. A dedicated patient advocate, she serves on the board of the Cancer Support Community, a leading patient advocacy organization.
