Trump appoints Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of Medicare and Medicaid Services
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This marks a shift in leadership for the agency, which oversees health care programs for millions of Americans. Dr. Oz, a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, previously ran for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022 but lost. He has been involved in health policy discussions and served on the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition. Oz's views on health care have been controversial, including his support for universal insurance coverage. He has faced criticism from the medical community for promoting alternative treatments and products on his television show.