HHS Secretary Leavitt Makes Key Appointments

HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt has started shaping his senior leadership team, announcing six key appointments to the agency, including the creation of a senior health policy position.

The appointments are the first in a series of promotions and hirings that will fill out Leavitt's management team. The latest appointments include Jennifer Young as acting senior counselor for health policy, William Raub as acting counselor for science policy and Rich McKeown as chief of staff.

For a complete list of Leavitt's appointments, go to http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2005pres/20050328.html (http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2005pres/20050328.html).