The Senate Finance Committee has advanced the nomination of Alex Azar to serve as the Department of Health And Human Services (HHS) Secretary by a vote of 15 to 12.
“Mr. Azar is well-credentialed to lead such a critical department at a time America’s healthcare system is facing difficult challenges,” says Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). “He continues to demonstrate that he has what it takes to help alleviate problems caused by Obamacare all while bolstering and improving Medicare and Medicaid. I look forward to his swift passage by the full U.S. Senate.”
