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The Department of Health and Human Services today announced its latest round of appointments under the Biden Administration.
These new appointees join the department at a time when their expertise is needed to end the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, implement President Biden s American Rescue Plan and restore public trust in the nation s health agencies, HHS said in the announcement. The growing team at HHS is working tirelessly to end the COVID-19 pandemic and expand access to healthcare through President Biden s American Rescue Plan, said HHS Chief of Staff Sean McCluskie. These appointees, under the leadership of Secretary Xavier Becerra, bring diversity and years of experience to the crucial mission of ensuring Americans health and wellbeing.
Hampton VA Health Care System announces COVID-19 vaccine for all veterans, their spouses, and caregivers
Hampton Roads veterans, spouses and caregivers can register for the COVID-19 vaccine through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Author: Angelo Vargas Updated: 6:06 PM EDT April 9, 2021
CHESAPEAKE, Va. All men and women who fought for our freedom can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement from the Hampton VA Health Care System also allows for any spouse or caregiver of a veteran to register to get the vaccine through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“First of all, I didn’t even know spouses can, too, said caregiver Pamela Chesson. I guess I can get it from being [both] a caregiver and spouse!
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced additional Biden Administration appointments, including the naming of Elizabeth Fowler to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation as director and deputy administrator.
As head of CMMI, Fowler will be tasked with directing and running payment models that are centered on value.
Fowler, who has held leadership positions at HHS, helped to draft the Affordable CareAct, which President Joe Biden has vowed to strengthen in part by establishing a government-run plan to compete alongside private health insurance offerings.
According to Bloomberg Law, Fowler served in the Obama administration as a special assistant on healthcare and economic policy at the National Economic Council; and as deputy director for policy at the CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight office.
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