Dr. Mehmet Oz selected by Trump to lead Medicare and Medicaid services

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon and former talk show host, has been chosen 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. Oz gained fame through "The Dr. Oz Show," which aired for 13 seasons. He has faced criticism for promoting questionable health products and has been involved in lawsuits regarding misleading claims on his show. If confirmed, Oz will manage Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, impacting over 160 million people. CMS has a budget of $1.1 trillion and sets payment rates for health care providers across the country.