(a)at the beginning of section 53(2 (which provides as to the effect of presentment of a bill of exchange) there shall be inserted the words “ Subject to section 75A of this Act, ”; and
(1)There is in the Department an Under Secretary for Health, who is appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)The Under Secretary for Health shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation or activity and solely—
(A)on the basis of demonstrated ability in the medical profession, in health-care administration and policy formulation, or in health-care fiscal management; and
(B)on the basis of substantial experience in connection with the programs of the Veterans Health Administration or programs of similar content and scope.
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