PhRMA Taps Former Hill Staffer Easton To Head Affordability, Access Group
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Michelle Easton will oversee advocacy efforts on a wide range of programs and will work closely with health care partners in the newly created role of VP-group on affordability & access. She was a legislative assistant for former Rep. (now PhRMA CEO) Tauzin before working in former Sen. Breaux’s office for eight years.
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