Xavier Becerra, the Department of Health and Human Services nominee under President Biden, defends vaccine mandates and touts Medicare’s drug price negotiations, despite the lack of voter reward for the administration’s health care achievements. He warns against contradicting science and emphasizes the importance of public health, while hinting at a possible run for governor in California. Becerra also highlights the need for healthier eating habits and addresses chronic diseases through the Food Is Medicine program, aligning with his predecessor’s focus on health care affordability and access.
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