Becker's Healthcare December 9, 2024
A healthcare entrepreneur and former federal health official is reportedly guiding President-elect Donald Trump’s new government efficiency panel, The New York Times reported Dec. 6.
Mr. Trump announced the Department of Government Efficiency in November, tapping Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and X, and Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of Roivant Sciences, to spearhead its creation.
Brad Smith, founder and CEO of the healthcare investment firm Russell Street Ventures, effectively has been leading the panel in recent weeks, though his official role has not been announced, four sources told the Times. Mr. Smith declined to comment on his involvement.
His participation in the government efficiency panel suggests the effort to restructure agencies...
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