The leaders of health care in the new Trump administration
Medical Economics November 25, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services, indicating a focus on public health policy leadership.
- Mehmet Oz is chosen to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, bringing a media-savvy approach to healthcare administration.
- Dave Weldon is selected as Director of the CDC, emphasizing a physician’s perspective in disease control and prevention.
- Marty Makary is nominated as FDA Commissioner, highlighting expertise in surgical innovation and public health advocacy.
- Janette Nesheiwat is appointed as Surgeon General, reflecting a commitment to clinical leadership in public health.
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations for major positions of leadership in...