Trump nominates Mehmet Oz to lead U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz is known for his television career and previously ran for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican in 2022. Trump stated that Oz will focus on disease prevention and aim to reduce waste and fraud in the healthcare system. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a significant part of the U.S. healthcare budget. This nomination marks a shift in leadership for the agency, which oversees a large portion of national healthcare spending. Oz's appointment reflects Trump's continued support for him following his Senate campaign.