Trump selects Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known doctor and TV personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Trump emphasized Oz's focus on disease prevention and reducing waste in healthcare spending. Dr. Oz holds an undergraduate degree from Harvard and a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. He has a background in cardiac surgery and has contributed to medical advancements, including heart surgery devices. Oz has been involved in politics, serving on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition before running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022. His political activities led to his removal from the council.