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HHS Secretary Nominee Becerra Plans ‘Swift’ Action On Drug Pricing Reform

 
• By Cathy Kelly

‘We need the pharmaceutical industry … to always feel we’ve got their back to innovate,’ Becerra tells Senate Committee. ‘But we have to ensure that we’re getting our dollars’ worth.’

Xavier Becerra testifies before the HELP confirmation hearing on 23 February 2021. (screenshot)
Xavier Becerra told the HELP Committee confirmation hearing on 23 February 2021 • Source: Screenshot

US Health and Human Services Department Secretary-nominee Xavier Becerra will move quickly on policies to lower drug prices if confirmed, he told the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee during a hearing on his nomination 23 February.

The session served as a “courtesy” hearing because the HELP panel is not the committee of jurisdiction for voting on...

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