| is working with Evercore about a possible sale or restructuring, among other options, Bloomberg reports. This comes less than four years after Walgreens bought a controlling stake in VillageMD for $5.2 billion and as Walgreens struggles to turn around its business. from Healthcare Dive: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine critic, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate in a 52-48 vote to lead the HHS.Kennedy will run one of the federal government’s largest agencies, the Department of Health and Human Services. The HHS oversees the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among other bodies key to the functioning of American healthcare.Under the banner of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, Kennedy has promised to tackle the country’s rising incidence of chronic disease and over-processed foods that contribute to obesity. He has also said he would follow President Donald Trump’s lead on abortion policy. However, Kennedy’s plans for other major healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, are unclear.With his confirmation, Kennedy — an environmental lawyer — has overcome significant opposition to his appointment as HHS secretary stemming from his long opposition to vaccines and lack of background in key healthcare programs.This is a developing story. Read more on our website for live updates. |
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