US President-elect Donald Trump has
picked Tom Price, a strong critic of President Obama's healthcare
reforms, as his future health secretary.
The Georgia congressman and orthopaedic surgeon, 62, chairs the House of Representatives budget committee. He will play a key role in Republican plans to replace the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare).
In his campaign, Mr Trump vowed to repeal and replace the act, considered Mr Obama's flagship measure.
However, he has since said he favours keeping certain provisions.
Mr Trump said Mr Price was a "tireless problem solver" and "the go-to expert on healthcare policy".
"He is exceptionally qualified to shepherd our commitment to repeal and replace Obamacare and bring affordable and accessible healthcare to every American," Mr Trump said in a statement.
Source: BBC
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