Dr. Mehmet Oz selected by Trump to lead Medicare and Medicaid services
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 well-known heart surgeon and former talk show host, recognized for his health advice on "The Dr. Oz Show." He has faced criticism for promoting questionable health products and has a history of blending medical advice with advertising. If confirmed by the Senate, Oz will manage a $1.1 trillion budget and more than 6,000 employees at CMS, impacting health care for over 160 million people in the U.S.