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 former heart surgeon and a well-known television personality, having hosted "The Dr. Oz Show" for 13 years. He has faced criticism for promoting questionable health products and has a history of blending medical advice with advertising. If confirmed, Oz will manage a $1.1 trillion budget and set payment rates for health care providers. CMS plays a crucial role in the U.S. health care system, impacting over 160 million people.