Trump appoints Dr Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services
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Donald Trump has appointed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, known as "Dr Oz," previously ran for the Senate in 2022. Oz will collaborate with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump emphasized their focus on addressing chronic diseases and reducing waste in the healthcare system. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services oversees Medicare, which provides health insurance for seniors and disabled individuals.