INDIANAPOLIS -- President-elect Donald Trump met with Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams Monday evening.
According to a release, they talked about improving doctor-patient relationships, challenges with Obamacare, and ideas for improved health care policies.
Trump said he met with, "potential leaders being considered for positions inside the Trump-Pence Administration," and that Adams is being considered.
Dr. Adams told RTV6, "The opportunity to share Hoosier Health successes and challenges with the President-elect was a tremendous honor, but I I otherwise have no further comment at this time. My focus is on ensuring we finish Governor Pence's tenure strong, and get Governor-elect Holcomb's administration off on the right foot."
Adams also tweeted about his meeting with Trump:
Gr8t meeting w @realdonaldtrump yesterday. Shared thoughts on health vs healthcare, community health/prevention as cheaper than treatment.
— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) November 22, 2016
Lots to do nationally, but focused now on working on with @LGHolcomb and @GovPenceIN to keep Hoosiers healthy!
— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) November 22, 2016
Adams has been the state's health commissioner since October 2014. He was appointed to the position by Gov. Mike Pence.
Was 1st medical person on this scene. Stayed w pssngr until @IndyFireDept arrived. #happyending #miracles #i???EMS pic.twitter.com/3GJs076WHQ
— Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) November 21, 2016
Before Trump met with Adams, he also met with Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) about the Middle East, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Native American affairs, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry about homeland security, border control and illegal immigration.
None of the people he met with have officially been announced for positions within Trump's administration.
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