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. as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. In a separate announcement, Trump selected Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department. Lutnick, a Wall Street executive, will focus on tariffs and trade policies, emphasizing protection for American workers.