BIO Statement on Confirmation of Ms. Seema Verma

March 13, 2017

BIO congratulates Ms. Seema Verma on her successful confirmation to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). We look forward to working with her and Secretary Price to advance patient-centric policies that promote affordable access to medicines and continued innovation.

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