“Ascension President and CEO Anthony Tersigni is among those being considered to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, sources close to the matter say.”
“Other potential candidates include acting Secretary Robert Wilkie and former Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove. House Speaker Paul Ryan suggested that Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.), chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and former congressman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) should also be considered…”
“For the past 13 year, Tersigni has lead the nation’s largest Catholic health system. Ascension has also been the most prominent participant in the VA Choice program, the government’s effort to expand access for veterans by paying for healthcare provided by the private sector…”
“Debate over how to expand the VA Choice program was likely a factor in former Secretary Dr. David Shulkin being terminated via Twitter…”
“Tersigni, a registered Republican who worked on President Gerald Ford’s campaign, last year wrote a commentary stating he believed…” Read the full article here.
Source: Ascension’s Tersigni on short list for VA secretary – By Aurora Aguilar, April 29, 2018. Modern Healthcare.
