According to an investigative report from WANE-TV in Northern Indiana, an executive with Optum Health made a generous $50K donation to Governor Eric Holcomb just weeks before the state fast-tracked a $17.9 million deal with Optum to test for COVID-19 statewide
My goodness! What a coinkydink!
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) says he played no role is the state’s choice.
On March 4, Grant Verstandig made a $50,000 contribution to the Eric Holcomb for Indiana campaign. Vertsandig, of Virginia, is listed as the Chief Digital Officer on Optum’s website.
On April 28, the state announced Optum has been selected, without other proposals, to implement the tests.
“I had no involvement in selecting that,” Holcomb said at today’s press conference.
He then asked Dr. Kristina Box, State Health Commissioner, to provide more details.
“The governor was not engaged with that at all,” Box said on TV.
The Chicks on the Right and Producer Rob break down additional details about the deal in today’s Speedround.
https://omny.fm/shows/chicks-on-the-right/speed-round-holcomb-got-50k-donation-from-corona-r
