Government Appointments
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.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma today announced two additions to the agency’s leadership team.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar today named Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation Director Adam Boehler to also serve as his senior advisor for value-based transformation and innovation.
The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs today voted to advance President Trump’s nomination of Robert Wilkie to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs permanently.