Becker's Healthcare November 25, 2024
In a series of announcements late Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump shared his nominations for three of the nation’s top health positions: CDC director, FDA commissioner and surgeon general.
Here are 31 things to know about Mr. Trump’s picks and their positions on issues they would oversee in their roles:
CDC director pick: Dr. David Weldon
1. The CDC, a federal public health agency overseen by HHS, historically tracks and responds to infectious disease outbreaks and recommends licensed vaccines, among other public health initiatives.
The agency has approximately 12,000 full-time employees and requested $9.7 billion for fiscal 2025, encompassing discretionary budget authority, Prevention and Public Health Funds, and Public Health Service Evaluation Transfers.
2. “In...
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