Trump nominates Chris Klomp for deputy health secretary
Summary
President Donald Trump has nominated Chris Klomp to be the deputy health secretary, making him the second-in-command at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Klomp has been praised for his work overseeing Medicare and helping lead reforms on drug prices.Key Facts
- President Trump announced Chris Klomp’s nomination for deputy health secretary.
- Klomp currently serves as chief counselor at HHS and was previously Medicare director.
- He has been praised by health industry leaders and officials for his leadership.
- Klomp helped negotiate drug price deals tying U.S. costs to lower prices in other developed countries.
- Before government work, Klomp worked at Bain & Company, Bain Capital, and led a health data company called Collective Medical.
- Klomp’s nomination is part of a group of Trump’s health-related appointments waiting for Senate approval.
- HHS has experienced staffing changes and reforms under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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