Trump appoints Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, a former TV host and heart surgeon, aims to improve disease prevention and reduce waste in healthcare spending. If confirmed by the Senate, Oz will oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, which provide health insurance to millions of Americans. He has previously supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump also selected Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive, to head the Commerce Department. Lutnick will focus on tariffs and trade policies, aligning with Trump's agenda to protect American workers.