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Why Might Cleveland Clinic's Cosgrove Take Head VA Job?

Cleveland Clinic Chief Executive Dr. Toby Cosgrove. (Photo courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic)
Cleveland Clinic Chief Executive Dr. Toby Cosgrove. (Photo courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic)

Our sources say the Obama Administration has approached Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove about heading the Department of Veterans Affairs. Neither the White House nor the Cleveland Clinic will confirm the reports, nor have they denied them. It's not clear if Dr. Cosgrove is the only candidate being considered. ideastream health reporter Sarah Jane Tribble talks with afternoon host Tony Ganzer about Dr. Cosgrove's record and why he might…or might not…be interested in leading the embattled administration.