Hearings began in mid-April for Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, President Biden’s pick to head CMS, along with Andrea Palm, the administration’s nominee for the number two job at HHS. While the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing for Brooks-LaSure saw little controversy, contention around the administration’s decision to revoke a Texas Medicaid 1115 Waiver has delayed the process as Sen. John Coryn (R-Texas) placed a hold on her confirmation. She is likely to be confirmed eventually.
Story Date:
April 29, 2021