Trump considers Dr. Oz for head of Medicare and Medicaid services

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Donald Trump is considering Dr. Mehmet Oz for the role of head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This follows his recent appointment of Sean Duffy as secretary of the Department of Transportation. Trump praised Oz's qualifications, citing his experience as a physician and television host. He emphasized Oz's potential to address healthcare issues and reduce waste in the system. Dr. Oz has previously commented on Medicare policy but lacks experience in managing a large federal agency. CMS oversees health programs that cover about half of all Americans.


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