With Makary set to face FDA commissioner hearings, how deep do his industry ties run?

Compared to the HHS secretary nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who lacks formal medical training — Makary’s background as a Johns Hopkins surgeon and professor fits the FDA bill. But while Trump chose Makary to “course-correct and refocus” the agency, the doctor’s conflicts of interest in the pharma and insurance industries could raise new concerns once confirmation hearings get underway.