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RFK Jr. Strengthens Leadership Team at US Department of Health

US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expanded his management team at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to accelerate the implementation of President Trump's health plans and the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda. The changes are intended to further advance progress in health policy within a short period. Chris Klomp is taking over the newly created position of Chief Counselor at HHS and will have overall responsibility for all operational processes of the department. Klomp brings many years of leadership and management experience. In addition, Kyle Diamantas and Grace Graham have been appointed Senior Counselors for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and John Brooks as Senior Counselor for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). All three will retain their previous roles and will now complement the minister's direct advisory team. Kennedy emphasized that HHS has achieved historic progress in the Trump administration's priorities in a short time. This includes…