"With a Senate committee vote in her favor Tuesday morning, Marilyn Tavenner moved a step closer to becoming the first confirmed administrator that [CMS] has had in 7 years.... 'She has been an effective leader during her tenure as the acting administrator for CMS ...,' AMA President Jeremy Lazarus, MD, said ... '[D]uring this important time for the Medicare and Medicaid programs it is important to have a strong, well-qualified leader who is able to build consensus.'"  MORE >>