In March 2017, Fleming accepted appointment in the [[Donald Trump]] administration as deputy assistant secretary for health technology under Secretary [[Tom Price]] of the [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]]. The position does not require Senate confirmation. Fleming will report directly to Price, his former U.S. House colleague from [[Georgia]]. Fleming said that he envisions working to establish newer digital filing systems to increase productivity in physician' offices while enhancing competition in the technical industry. Fleming and his wife will reside in [[Washington, D.C.]] He will liquidate his medical practice in Minden but maintain his residence and voting address there. Fleming said that he has not ruled out another run for elected office in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press-herald.com/former-rep-john-fleming-to-join-hhs-under-trump/|title=Former Rep. John Fleming to join HHS under Trump|author=Blake Branch|publisher=''Minden Press-Herald''|date=March 21, 2017|accessdate=March 22, 2017}}</ref> | In March 2017, Fleming accepted appointment in the [[Donald Trump]] administration as deputy assistant secretary for health technology under Secretary [[Tom Price]] of the [[United States Department of Health and Human Services]]. The position does not require Senate confirmation. Fleming will report directly to Price, his former U.S. House colleague from [[Georgia]]. Fleming said that he envisions working to establish newer digital filing systems to increase productivity in physician' offices while enhancing competition in the technical industry. Fleming and his wife will reside in [[Washington, D.C.]] He will liquidate his medical practice in Minden but maintain his residence and voting address there. Fleming said that he has not ruled out another run for elected office in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press-herald.com/former-rep-john-fleming-to-join-hhs-under-trump/|title=Former Rep. John Fleming to join HHS under Trump|author=Blake Branch|publisher=''Minden Press-Herald''|date=March 21, 2017|accessdate=March 22, 2017}}</ref> |