WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) issued the following statement today on former U.S. Rep. John Fleming's appointment as deputy assistant secretary for health technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“I congratulate Dr. Fleming on his appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services,” said Sen. Kennedy.  “President Trump and Secretary Price have made a wise decision in adding John to the administration.  John is a skilled physician who can help strike a balance between advancing health care through technology and not crippling our medical professionals with regulatory costs and paperwork.  He's also a good guy and was a terrific Congressman.”

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