Senate confirms Ryan Moran to lead Health Care Authority and Dennis Worsham as Secretary of Health
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The Washington Senate unanimously confirmed Ryan Moran as director of the Health Care Authority and Dennis Worsham as Secretary of Health after floor endorsements emphasizing Medicaid experience and public health leadership; both confirmations recorded majorities without opposition.
The Washington State Senate confirmed two statewide appointments on Feb. 10.
Ryan Moran was confirmed as director of the Health Care Authority. Senator Cleveland sponsored the confirmation and highlighted Moran’s experience in Medicaid policy and delivery-system reform, noting Moran’s degrees and leadership roles in Maryland public health administration. The roll call reflected 49 yays and 0 nays and Moran was confirmed.
The Senate also confirmed Dennis Worsham as Secretary of the Department of Health. Senators who spoke in support cited Worsham’s long public-health career, leadership in county health departments, and experience responding to community health needs. The roll call again recorded unanimous support as presented on the floor and Worsham was declared confirmed.
Both confirmations were advanced under the Senate’s existing procedures for gubernatorial appointments and received floor remarks emphasizing continuity of leadership for agencies that oversee Medicaid and statewide public-health functions. The confirmations now enable the appointees to assume formal duties upon completion of any administrative onboarding required by statute or state practice.