Government Appointments
The AHA welcomes the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn, a renowned oncologist and physician leader, to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. As the chief medical executive at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Hahn leads the medical practice at one of the…
President Trump today announced his intention to nominate Stephen Hahn, M.D., to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
President Trump yesterday nominated Sarah Arbes to be assistant secretary for legislation at the Department of Health and Human Services.
John O’Brien will soon depart his position as senior advisor for drug pricing reform.
President Trump intends to nominate Adam Boehler — senior advisor to the Health and Human Services Secretary, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deputy administrator.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar last week announced that Paul Mango will assume the role of deputy chief of staff for policy, a new position overseeing policy planning and coordination for the department.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar today announced he will promote Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Judy Stecker to additionally serve as deputy chief of staff for operations and strategy, effective upon her return from maternity leave.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., announced that he will step down in about a month.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar today named as his senior advisor for drug pricing reform John O’Brien, a pharmacist who previously served as deputy assistant secretary for health policy and an advisor on health reform and drug pricing.
The Senate last night voted 86-9 to approve President Trump’s nomination of Robert Wilkie to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs permanently.