Bill Frist

American physician and U.S. Senator

Bill Frist - American physician and U.S. Senator
Born

February 22nd, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee from 1995 to 2007. Held the position of Senate Majority Leader from 2003 to 2007. A practicing cardiothoracic surgeon prior to political career, contributed to health care policy and legislative reform while in office. Advocated for various medical and health initiatives including the prescription drug benefit for seniors.

Served as Senate Majority Leader

Contributed to Medicare prescription drug benefit

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