President Obama’s nominee for CMS Administrator, Andrew Slavitt, appears to be headed for a challenging confirmation process in the Republican-controlled Senate, judging from statements by key legislators following the announcement July 9 that the administration wants Slavitt in the role permanently.
CMS Chief Nominee Slavitt Faces Challenging Confirmation Process
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch raised questions about the nomination of Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt to permanently head the agency.