RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has announced his decide for Virginia’s subsequent secretary of health and fitness and human methods, a purpose that will include helping oversee pandemic-related general public plan.

The Youngkin transition declared Monday that John Littel has been tapped for the position. Littel not too long ago served as the president of Magellan of Virginia, which administers behavioral health providers for Virginia Medicaid enrollees. He’s also labored in federal and point out federal government, which includes as Virginia’s deputy secretary of health and fitness and human means.

“Starting on Day One, John’s working experience will be an asset as we fix our damaged mental and behavioral health system, guarantee Virginians have entry to inexpensive, free of charge-current market health care solutions, and reform our health care security internet to help save taxpayer dollars and strengthen healthcare outcomes,” mentioned Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin.

Youngkin’s cupboard picks are subject matter to legislative approval.

The existing Secretary of Wellness and Human Resources for Governor Ralph Northam is Vanessa Walker Harris, M.D.