News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 12, 2004 |
Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343
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Statement by Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of Health and Human Services Regarding Confirmation of Mark B. McClellan to Lead CMS
I thank the Senate for its swift action in confirming Dr. Mark McClellan to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dr. McClellan will bring a breadth of experience, intelligence and energy that will serve all of us well. We remain committed to ensuring that our Medicare and Medicaid programs are responsive to beneficiaries and to our partners, especially the health care professions and the states. And we are determined to bring about rapid and effective implementation of the benefits of the Medicare improvement act passed last year, including a new prescription drug benefit and more choices for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Last Revised: March 12, 2004
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