Dr. Casey Means, nominated for U.S. surgeon general, has criticized the corruption in medical systems due to special interests while promoting health products that benefit her financially. A recent review revealed that Means endorses various health items without always disclosing her personal investments or connections to the companies. Experts express concern about her potential conflicts of interest, emphasizing the importance of transparency for someone in her nominated role. This raises questions about whether she can provide unbiased health information and serve the public effectively amidst her business affiliations.
"I fear that she will be cultivating her next employers and her next sponsors or business partners while in office," said Jeff Hauser, executive director of the Revolving Door Project.
"Those business entanglements raise concerns about conflicting interests for an aspiring surgeon general, a role responsible for giving Americans the best scientific information on how to improve their health."
Means has criticized scientists and regulators for taking money from the food and pharmaceutical industries, while promoting her own health products without proper disclosure.
Dr. Casey Means promotes various wellness products, but has not always disclosed her financial interests in those endorsements.
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