Tom Price, an outspoken critic of Obamacare, appears set to become the next US Health and Human Services Secretary.
The Orthopaedic surgeon, who is also a Republican Representative for Georgia, is said to be lined up as President-Elect Donald Trump’s top choice for the job. Once announced, it will be left to the Senate to confirm the appointment.
Trump campaigned on a pledge to repeal President Obama’s signature bill, the Affordable Care Act. Price has long championed reforms to replace the health insurance law. These include a plan of tax credits and expanded health savings accounts, among other plans.
House Republicans' #BetterWay plan will protect the principles of health care: Accessibility, Affordability, Quality, Innovation, & Choices. pic.twitter.com/7BnWRZrQ2r— Tom Price (@RepTomPrice) November 15, 2016
