Trump nominates Dr. Oz as CMS Administrator in new administration

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz for the position of Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This role oversees Medicare and Medicaid programs within the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Oz, a well-known physician and former television host, will work alongside Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is set to lead HHS. Trump emphasized Oz's qualifications and plans for healthcare reform, including disease prevention and reducing waste in healthcare spending. The current CMS Administrator is Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. Dr. Oz's appointment marks a shift in leadership as the new administration prepares to take office in January.