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Trump’s CMS Pick Is Viewed As Both Patient Advocate And Foe

Modern Healthcare

By: Virgil Dickson

Seems Verma has been chosen by President-elect Trump to be the next Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator. She has had a lot of experience in reforming Medicaid agencies in states such as Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio. However, as Joan Alker mentioned, Verma’s point of view may put many barriers to those in need of healthcare coverage.

“The vision of Medicaid under Verma is troubling,” said Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families. “It’s a vision where there will be many new barriers to coverage.”

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