HCFA

HCFA: HHS Secty. Heckler's Chief of Staff C. McClain Haddow assuming added post of Health Care Financing Administration chief until a successor is found. Appointment indicates that permanent successor to Carolyne Davis, PhD, wili not be named for severai months, at least. HHS has had difficulty in clearing appointments with White House. In addition, Washington buzz taik maintains relations between Heckler and White House staff have become strained. Aug. 16 Washington Post article quoted unnamed White House sources that Heckler is under consideration for ambassadorship. In the article, Heckler denied plans to leave HHS. . . .