"Mr. Slavitt's conflicted history in the medical services industry

... has produced mixed results and raised a number of serious concerns. As such, he will be expected to demonstrate that he is up to the challenge and capable of successfully leading [CMS] through the monumental tasks that lie ahead. Most importantly, Mr. Slavitt will need to answer a number of tough questions regarding his former employer and their relationship with the agency."

— Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), commenting on the nomination of Andy Slavitt, the acting administrator of CMS (and former executive vice president of UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit) to head the agency on a permanent basis.