Key things to know about HHS nominee Alex Azar
Alex Azar has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Azar would succeed Tom Price, who resigned in September amid investigation of his use of noncommercial planes for official business at taxpayers’ expense.
The Washington Post answers the following key questions regarding Azar:
1. What kind of career has he had?
2. How conservative is he?
3. With bipartisan concern about drug prices, how aligned is Azar with the pharmaceutical industry?
4. Where does he stand on the Affordable Care Act?
5. What is he likely to be asked during the HELP Committee hearing?
