Bloomberg Law
Nov. 29, 2017, 7:40 PM UTC

Trump HHS Pick to Face Privacy, Security Challenges if Confirmed

Daniel R. Stoller

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services lacks direct health privacy and security experience but if confirmed his prior HHS employment will help him navigate such issues, health-care privacy and security attorneys told Bloomberg Law.

Alex Azar, former president of Eli Lilly & Co. and former deputy secretary at HHS, will face questioning during his confirmation hearing Nov. 29 from members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Although management of the Affordable Care Act and prescription drug costs will likely be the primary focus of the hearing, how Azar handles ...

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