Governor-elect Braun names Dr. Gloria Sachdev as Secretary of Health & Family Services

Governor-elect Mike Braun announced on Thursday his intent to appoint Dr. Gloria Sachdev as Indiana’s Secretary of Health and Family Services.

Dr. Sachdev currently serves as president and CEO of the Employers’ Forum of Indiana, where she has led initiatives to improve healthcare transparency and affordability.

Under her leadership, Dr. Sachdev commissioned groundbreaking hospital cost transparency studies and developed Sage Transparency 2.0, a public dashboard for healthcare cost and quality data. Her advocacy has resulted in over two dozen state laws to improve healthcare affordability, including legislation to restrict facility fees for off-campus hospital services.

“Dr. Sachdev’s proven track record of transforming healthcare delivery and costs makes her the ideal choice to lead Indiana’s health initiatives,” Braun said. “Her expertise in pharmacy, healthcare policy, and coalition-building will be invaluable as we work to improve health outcomes for Hoosiers.”

Dr. Sachdev will be responsible for improving coordination across constituent-facing health and well-being services and addressing public health policy holistically in her role as Secretary of Health and Family Services. The Braun Administration plans to confront rising healthcare costs and limited access to care, particularly in rural areas, while protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions and reforming mental health treatment to reduce the burden on the criminal justice system.

“Drawing on my healthcare expertise, I am committed to improving health outcomes and access to care for all Hoosiers,” Dr. Sachdev said. “Under Governor-elect Braun’s leadership, we will work tirelessly to ensure that every Indiana resident has the resources and support they need to live healthy, productive lives. I am grateful to Governor-elect Braun for entrusting me with this critical role.”

A Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Sachdev has served as a clinical associate professor at Purdue’s College of Pharmacy and the Indiana University School of Medicine. She founded courses in health policy and established a healthcare policy rotation at the Indiana Statehouse. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other national media.