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AMA backs CMS administrator nominee
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted Dec. 5, 2011
The American Medical Association supports President Obama's nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, according to AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD. On Nov. 23, Obama announced the nomination, which is subject to Senate confirmation.
"We have worked extensively with her in her role as deputy administrator, and she has been fair, knowledgeable and open to dialogue," Dr. Carmel said. "With all the changes and challenges facing the Medicare and Medicaid programs, CMS needs stable leadership, and Marilyn Tavenner has the skills and experience to provide it."
Tavenner has been principal deputy administrator -- second-in-command at CMS -- since February 2010. Donald M. Berwick, MD, the current CMS chief, will serve his last day on Dec. 2. His recess appointment would have expired at the end of the year.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/12/05/gvbf1205.htm.
