Kerry Weems, a longstanding official in the US Department of Health and Human Services, has been confirmed as President George W Bush's choice for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) following the departure of Leslie Norwalk in July this year, the Baltimore Sun reports. Although a confirmation by the US Senate has been delayed, the CQ HealthBeat journal claims that Mr Weems has widespread support on both sides of the Chamber.
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