Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams on confirmation hearing for next top doctor

NPR | By A Martínez

Published February 26, 2026 at 4:41 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams about the confirmation hearing for the nation's next likely top doctor.

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