Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This role oversees federal health programs that serve about half of all Americans, including retirees, children, and low-income individuals. Dr. Oz, a well-known heart surgeon and television personality, will work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Trump emphasized Oz's qualifications and his goal to reduce costs and eliminate waste in the agency. Oz's nomination requires Senate confirmation, but he is expected to face less opposition than other controversial nominees. He previously ran for Senate in 2022 but lost to Democrat John Fetterman.