President Donald Trump has nominated Chris Klomp, the current Medicare director, to be the deputy secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This move would make Klomp the second-in-command behind HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Background and Experience

Klomp has been closely advising Secretary Kennedy for several months and has been overseeing HHS operations. He has also been involved in the administration’s efforts to lower healthcare costs, including the TrumpRx program.

As Medicare director, Klomp has played a key role in negotiating deals with pharmaceutical companies to reduce prescription drug costs. He has also led searches for candidates to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the surgeon general’s office.

Confirmation Process

Klomp’s nomination will need to be confirmed by the Senate. He will join a list of federal health nominees awaiting hearings before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.