Politico November 25, 2024
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THE MAHA DEPARTMENT TAKES SHAPE — The potential nominees to run federal agencies during the second Trump administration are aligned on their mission to overhaul some health regulatory agencies, reshape how doctors are paid and shift focus from infectious diseases to chronic diseases.
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night announced three additional key health nominations: former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon to lead the CDC, Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat to be surgeon general and surgeon Marty Makary to lead the FDA. They join the nominees for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and CMS administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
While all those the nominees except Kennedy have medical backgrounds, none have led federal agencies and all share...
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