Mr. Weida, of Massachusetts, is an assistant U.S. attorney in Boston. He must still be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. If confirmed, he would replace Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi Grimm.
Mr. Weida previously worked in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy in Washington, D.C.
He also practiced as an attorney at two national firms, Jones Day and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
HHS did not comment to NPR about Ms. Grimm’s future role.
More articles on leadership:
How Baylor St. Luke’s converted an aging patient floor into a COVID-19 unit
Pence visits Mayo Clinic, defends not wearing face mask
Pence says he should have worn mask during Mayo Clinic visit
