Latoya Thomas is the Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs for Included Health and has a deep expertise in shaping statutory and regulatory policies nationwide that facilitate better delivery of care, cost reduction, internet connectivity and transparency between consumers, providers and insurers. She is a published author, has spoken extensively on matters involving digital health including testimony before legislative and regulatory bodies, and works with a range of stakeholders including providers, health plans, tech companies, startups, and public officials to ensure that the use and deployment of telehealth is achieved through effective policymaking. In 2019 she was recognized by McGuireWoods as one of their “Women in Public Affairs to Know.”

Prior to joining Included Health Latoya has held leadership roles at the American Telemedicine Association, the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, and the National HIT Collaborative for the Underserved. In her capacity, she has helped to shape narratives and policies that advance equitable access and use of technologies within long term and post acute care and the broader care continuum, and promote the importance of integrating health IT as a tool to reduce health disparities, and improve patient engagement and access to care.

Latoya serves on the Board of Directors for the Consumer Technology Association Health Division and Texas eHealth Alliance, and is a Howard University alumna.