Trump appoints Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This agency manages health insurance for millions of older, low-income, and disabled Americans. Oz, a former TV host and heart surgeon, aims to improve disease prevention and reduce waste in healthcare spending. He previously ran for a Senate seat in Pennsylvania and has supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed by the Senate, Oz will oversee Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, which provide essential health coverage to many Americans. He has faced criticism for promoting questionable medical treatments in the past.