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, will oversee health insurance programs for millions of Americans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Oz aims to focus on disease prevention and reducing waste in healthcare spending. He has previously supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services, under which he would operate if confirmed by the Senate. Oz's past includes a failed Senate run in 2022 and controversy over promoting questionable medical treatments on his TV show. He has also advocated for the availability of hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic.