From the Associated Press:
Berwick’s fate was sealed early this year when 42 GOP senators–more than enough to derail his confirmation–asked Obama to withdraw his nomination. His resignation takes effect Dec. 2.
Berwick’s statements as an academic praising Britain’s government-run health care had become a source of controversy in politically polarized Washington. Although he later told Congress that “the American system needs its own solution” and Britain’s shouldn’t be copied here, his critics were not swayed.
In an email to his staff, Berwick said he leaves with “bittersweet emotions.”
“Our work has been challenging, and the journey is not complete, but we are now well on our way to achieving a whole new level of security and quality for health care in America, helping not just the millions of Americans affected directly by our programs, but truly health care as a whole in our nation,” Berwick wrote.
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