The incoming HHS Secretary will speak in Denver Friday about his health care agenda.

Plans to say: “The president-elect made health-care reform one of his top priorities of his campaign, and I am here to tell you that his commitment to changing the health-care system remains strong and focused.”

Doesn’t lay out any specific timetables for action by the Obama administration.

Plus: WashPost on how Daschle’s job is a “huge undertaking.”