Dr. Mehmet Oz nominated to lead Medicare and Medicaid under Trump administration

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency oversees health care for over a third of Americans, including Medicare and Medicaid programs. Oz is a former heart surgeon and television personality known for "The Dr. Oz Show." He gained fame through his health advice but faced criticism for promoting questionable products and blurring lines between medical advice and advertising. If confirmed, Oz will manage a $1.1 trillion budget and set payment rates for health care providers. He previously ran for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania but lost in the general election.