Tom Price, a Republican congressman from Georgia and orthopedic surgeon, is Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of Health and Human Services. The New York Times reports:
Mr. Price, an orthopedic surgeon, has been a severe critic of the health law, saying it interferes with the ability of patients and doctors to make medical decisions. And he says that events have borne out his warnings. “Premiums have gone up, not down,” Mr. Price said recently. “Many Americans lost the health coverage they were told time and time again by the president that they could keep. Choices are fewer.” An announcement of Mr. Price’s appointment is expected as soon as Tuesday, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement had not been released.
Price has been a staunch critic of the Affordable Care Act, which is largely implemented by HHS. The Republican congressman has proposed his own replacement for the law.
