John O’Brien Promoted To HHS Senior Adviser For Drug Pricing Reform

HHS Secretary Alex Azar announced Thursday (Nov. 6) that John O’Brien is being promoted to senior adviser for drug pricing reform, a post formerly held by Dan Best, who died on Nov. 1 . O’Brien previously served as the deputy assistant secretary for planning and evaluation. “John O’Brien has already been an integral leader in HHS’s efforts to bring down the high price of prescription drugs,” Azar said in a statement. “As a senior advisor, he will carry forward the...