HHS Nominee Azar And The Taint Of Industry

 
• By Michael McCaughan

During the first step of the confirmation process, HHS Secretary nominee Alex Azar did a good job of framing his industry background as useful experience for tackling drug prices. But wouldn’t it be nice if everyone agreed that 10 years as Lilly was something to be proud of?

Alex Azar, Trump’s HHS secretary nominee, who spoke at the Senate HELP committee 11/29/17
Alex Azar at Senate Health Committee confirmation hearing.

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