Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid services

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This announcement marks a shift in leadership as the current administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, serves under the Biden administration. Trump stated that Dr. Oz will focus on disease prevention and reducing waste and fraud in healthcare spending. CMS oversees major programs like Medicare and Medicaid, which account for a significant portion of the federal budget. Dr. Oz is known for his controversial medical advice, including early support for hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic. His nomination follows other unconventional picks by Trump for key government positions.