Dr Mehmet Oz appointed to lead Medicare and Medicaid services under Trump

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency oversees health insurance programs for over 145 million Americans, including Medicare for seniors and Medicaid for low-income individuals. Oz is a heart surgeon and former television host known for "The Dr. Oz Show." He has a background in medicine from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania and previously served as a professor at Columbia University. He ran for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022 but lost the election. Oz's health advice has faced criticism for lacking scientific support. He has been scrutinized for promoting unproven treatments, including hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic. His new role will involve significant responsibilities within the Department of Health and Human Services.