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Politics meets protein shakes: Trump swaps Surgeon General picks for a MAHA loyalist, AI takes the wheel in hospital supply chains, and Akron becomes Silicon Valleyâs healthcare sandbox.
Trump Ditches Nominee, Doubles Down on MAHA Agenda
Trump pulled Dr. Janette Nesheiwatâs nomination đČ for Surgeon General and instead tapped Dr. Casey Means, a wellness advocate aligned with the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement.
Key Points
Trump withdrew Dr. Janette Nesheiwatâs nomination for Surgeon General one day before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Dr. Casey Means, co-founder of metabolic health startup Levels and MAHA proponent, was named the new nominee.
Nesheiwat faced backlash over past COVID mitigation advocacy and her ties to former national security adviser Mike Waltz.
The move highlights deeper collaboration between Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including Meansâ family ties to the department.
Why It Matters
This isnât just a personnel swap; itâs a signal that Trumpâs health platform is merging deeper with alternative wellness narratives. The appointment underscores RFK Jr.'s growing influence at HHS and solidifies MAHA as more than a slogan. Itâs becoming policy.
Takeaway
Expect future healthcare leadership picks to align more with lifestyle medicine and ideological loyalty than conventional clinical pedigrees, especially within agencies led by Trump and RFK Jr.