HHS Nominee Supports Advanced Care Planning, Mandatory Pilot Payment Programs

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Alex Azar, the former pharmaceutical executive chosen by President Donald J. Trump to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services, told the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday that he supports mandatory new payment model testing and advanced care planning. Speaking to the Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, Mr. Azar said mandatory pilot […]

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Trump’s HHS Appointee Sounds Friendly to Home Health During Senate Hearing

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President Donald Trump’s pick to take over as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sounded some friendly notes to home health during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee this week. HHS nominee Alex Azar (see this edition of NAHC Report for more information on Mr. […]

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Alex Azar Picked as New Secretary of HHS

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On Monday, President Donald Trump announced Alex Azar as his choice to be the next Secretary for Health and Human Services, following the resignation of former Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), who stepped down at the end of September amid complaints about his usage of chartered flights at taxpayer expense. Unlike Price, who spent 12  years […]

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