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Trump Aide Abe Sutton Set to Lead Medicare Innovation

1/15/2025

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Abe Sutton, a former aide in the Trump administration, is poised to take the helm of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under Mehmet Oz, pending Senate approval. This pivotal appointment marks the beginning of Oz's leadership team, with Sutton set to tackle innovative payment strategies for healthcare, despite previous concerns over cost-effectiveness.

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Story summary

Abe Sutton, a former aide in the Trump administration, is poised to take the helm of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under Mehmet Oz, pending Senate approval. This pivotal appointment marks the beginning of Oz's leadership team, with Sutton set to tackle innovative payment strategies for healthcare, despite previous concerns over cost-effectiveness.