Margaret Hamburg for FDA Commissioner

The Kaiser Network Daily report confirmed today that Margaret Hamburg is in the running to become FDA commissioner as I mentioned a couple days ago in my blog “Rumors”. I certainly agree with Senator Kennedy that she would be the best person for this position. Frankly I am a little surprised that she would consider it given the wealth of her experience, however, I think it is a testament to her humility and experience that she recognizes the contribution she could make in this position. The FDA is broken, has been broken for a long time, and Peggy Hamburg is the kind of person who could fix anything. Go Hamburg. Now let’s hear a little more about Podesta at DHHS.

Jim Roosevelt

What about Jim Roosevelt, who was on Obama’s transition team, for Director of CMS? He has the experience and knowledge of the Obama team. He would have the credibility to do the job. Currently the CEO of the Tufts Medical Center, he also has the background of managing a large healthcare delivery organization. Comments?