House 21st Century Cures legislation may have ensured that a replacement was known prior to word leaking that FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg would step down.
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg
FDA Succession Planning Targeted In House Legislation
Hamburg’s departure from commissioner post seems to be proceeding smoothly; proposals in 21st Century Cures bill would mandate a similar process always be followed.
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