Trump announces selection of Tom Price for Health secretary
By Mark Hensch and Sarah Ferris - 11/28/16 08:18 PM EST
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to be Health and Human Services secretary.
Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser, who is close to Trump's healthcare policy team, confirmed the report to The Hill late Monday.
Trump's transition announced Price's selection early Tuesday.
“Chairman Price, a renowned physician, has earned a reputation for being a tireless problem solver and the go-to expert on healthcare policy, making him the ideal choice to serve in this capacity,” Trump said in a statement. “He is exceptionally qualified to shepherd our commitment to repeal and replace Obamacare and bring affordable and accessible healthcare to every American. I am proud to nominate him as Secretary of Health and Human Services.”
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