HHS plans new FDA deputy commissioner roles for technology and drugs, sources say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hhs-plans-new-fda-deputy-commissioner-roles-for-technology-and-drugs-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. HHS plans two new FDA deputy commissioner roles for AI and drugshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hhs-plans-new-fda-deputy-commissioner-roles-for-technology-and-drugs-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hhs-plans-new-fda-deputy-commissioner-roles-for-technology-and-drugs-sources-say#u49923Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:46:10 +0000The Department of Health and Human Services plans to establish two new deputy commissioner positions within the Food and Drug Administration. One role will focus on drugs, while the other will address technology, specifically the intersection of health and artificial intelligence. These proposed additions aim to modernize the agency's leadership structure to better handle rapid advancements in medical technology and pharmaceutical development. The plans were first reported by CNBC and subsequently cited by multiple financial and news outlets.Why it mattersThe FDA regulates the safety and