Fetterman expresses willingness to confirm Dr. Oz for Medicare leadership role

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has expressed willingness to confirm Dr. Mehmet Oz, his former Republican opponent, for a position leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Fetterman, who defeated Oz in the 2022 Senate race, stated he is not concerned about potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Oz, a surgeon and former television host, to the agency. Trump indicated that Oz would focus on reducing waste and fraud in healthcare programs, which cover over 160 million people. Fetterman acknowledged that while Oz may not be his first choice, he supports efforts to improve efficiency in healthcare. He emphasized that eliminating waste and fraud could benefit the programs.