Trump Nominates White House Health Adviser Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner

President Trump announced Wednesday he will nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, currently a White House domestic policy adviser on health issues, to serve as FDA Commissioner. The nomination comes amid significant staff turnover at the agency. If confirmed by the Senate, Overton would lead the FDA's oversight of prescription drugs, including Medicaid drug coverage policy and pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates. The nomination's impact on Medicaid will depend on Senate confirmation timing and Overton's policy priorities once in office.

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