Now that our tough election has been fought and decided, it’s a brand-new day here in Virginia and opportunities for dramatic and much needed change abound. I am certainly excited for the Commonwealth and for our Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin (and excited that my my seer-cred is renewed! Seriously, time is of the essence, and there is obviously much work to be done. The nation is watching, and our Governor-elect would do well to be fearless in picking sharp and thoughtful lieutenants whose loyalties lie in making impactful differences via innovative and, yes, at times provocative policy solutions.
Nowhere is this more important than when it comes to improving the health of Virginians and reform of the overall healthcare system in the Commonwealth. As such, one of Governor-elect Youngkin’s most important and telling cabinet picks will his choice for Secretary of Health and Human Resources. For my money, he could do no better than someone like Professor Peter J. Pitts, best known as the outspoken and innovative former Associate Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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