Trump Nominates Dr. Oz to Address Healthcare Crisis at CMS

Nov 19, 2024, 08:57 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz, a renowned physician and former GOP Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, to serve as the CMS Administrator. Dr. Oz, known for his work as a heart surgeon and health communicator, will oversee Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which collectively provide healthcare to over 100 million Americans. Trump's decision to appoint Dr. Oz aims to address the healthcare crisis in the U.S. by leveraging Oz's experience in healthcare innovation and disease prevention, with the goal of making America healthy again.