Trump’s CMS nominee Seema Verma set for final vote: 4 points

The Senate Finance Committee approved  President Donald Trump’s CMS nominee Seema Verma setting up a confirmation vote in the full Senate, according to Medscape.

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Here are four points:

1. On March 2, 2017, committee members voted 13 to 12 approving Ms. Verma.  Her full confirmation hearing has yet to be scheduled.

2. Ms. Verma played major role in designing Indiana’s expanded Medicaid program, which features health savings accounts.

3. She advocated for legislators to increase states’ and individuals’ power over healthcare during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Feb. 16, 2017.

4. During the meeting, however, she failed to delve into specific on her take on CMS’ programs.

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