Trump Appoints Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Services
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Known for his TV show and controversial views on alternative medicine, Oz has previously supported health insurance mandates and was involved in promoting hydroxychloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic. His appointment follows an unsuccessful Senate run in 2022 and previous roles on the Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
- Trump names Dr. Mehmet Oz to head Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CNN
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- Live updates: Trump picks Mehmet Oz to serve as Medicare and Medicaid services administrator The Washington Post
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