President Obama has nominated someone new to take over as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Previously, that position was held by Dr. Donald M. Berwick. Now, it will be held by Marilyn Tavenner, instead. Until recently, Dr. Donald Berwick was the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He was selected by President Obama for that position. This nomination was controversial, and so, he was never actually confirmed by the Senate. Some Republicans felt that Dr. Donald Berwick was in favor of health care rationing. Many Democrats, on the other hand, note that … Continue reading →