Senate Confirmation Hearing for Alex Azar II
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The Secretary of Health and Human Services oversees a massive federal department responsible for national health policy, Medicare, and Medicaid, impacting the health-care access and costs for all Americans.
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Alex Michael Azar II
The nominee's professional future and potential appointment as Secretary of HHS were the subject of the hearing.
U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
The committee members are responsible for reviewing and voting on the nomination.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on January 9, 2018, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The committee evaluated Alex Michael Azar II's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services.
- Mr. Azar previously served at HHS for approximately 6 years.
- Mr. Azar's past experience includes roles in implementing Medicare Part D and the Medicare Advantage program.
- Mr. Azar was involved in HHS responses to the anthrax attacks, SARS, monkeypox, and Hurricane Katrina.
- The Secretary of HHS is responsible for overseeing trillions of dollars in federal spending and liabilities.
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Why It Matters
The Secretary of Health and Human Services oversees a massive federal department responsible for national health policy, Medicare, and Medicaid, impacting the health-care access and costs for all Americans.
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Historical HHS Crisis Management
The hearing highlights that the nominee's previous experience was heavily focused on emergency response (anthrax, SARS, Katrina) and Medicare implementation.
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