Former Pharma Exec Confirmed as New US Health Chief

The Senate has confirmed a former pharmaceutical industry executive as head of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. Alex Azar, former president of the U.S. division of Eli Lilly & Co., was confirmed by a 55-43 vote on Wednesday. Azar, 50, will replace Tom Price, who resigned in September amid questions over his use of private jets for official travel. Azar says he has four main priorities for the Health and Human Services Department: help curb the cost of...

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