President Joe Biden formally announced Friday his intention to appoint Dr. Mandy Cohen as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cohen is a physician and head of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, succeeding Dr. Rochelle Wallenski. The White House announced in May that Mr. Wallensky would step down after two years in office, overseeing the coronavirus response.
“As North Carolina Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Cohen has developed innovative and nationally recognized programs that improve the health and lives of families across the state. , garnered bipartisan accolades as well as his pivotal role in the successful transformation of North Carolina’s Medicaid program and in the bipartisan crossroads of Medicaid expansion.Prior to serving in North Carolina, Dr. Cohen served in Medicare and Medicaid Services. He held senior positions at the center and helped implement the Affordable Care Act program, which includes expanding coverage and protection,” Biden said at the outset. statement.
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 3: Dr. Mandy Cohen, chief operating officer and chief of staff for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, at the House Ways and Means Committee meeting on November 3, 2015 at the Capitol in Washington, DC. Attend public hearings. The Commission heard testimony regarding the current state of consumer-driven planning (CO-OP) programs under the Affordable Care Act. (Photo Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
“Dr. Cohen is recognized by leaders of both parties for his ability to find common ground and implement complex policies. We look forward to working with Dr. Cohen, who leads the experts,” the president added. (Related: Despite Evidence, Wallenski Refuses to Call Omicron ‘Calm’ in Interview with FOX’s Brett Byer)
Cohen, who currently serves as executive vice president of Aledade and CEO of Aledade Care Solutions, previously served as COO and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to a White House statement. served as Chief of Staff.
