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. Oz's role will involve overseeing Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, which provide health insurance to millions of Americans. He has previously supported Trump and expressed backing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Trump also named Howard Lutnick as the new Commerce Secretary. Lutnick, a Wall Street executive, will focus on tariffs and trade policies, emphasizing protection for American workers. He has been involved in Trump's transition team and has a history in finance and business.