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. Trump also selected Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive, to head the Commerce Department. Lutnick will oversee trade policies and tariffs, supporting Trump's agenda to protect American workers. Both appointments mark a shift in leadership for key government agencies that manage health insurance and trade, impacting millions of Americans.