Trump Nominates Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Agency

In a controversial move, President-elect Donald Trump announces his nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the famed television personality and cardiothoracic surgeon, to head the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The nomination marks a bold choice for the agency responsible for overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Healthcare.gov, which collectively provide healthcare coverage to nearly half of all Americans.

Trump praises Oz, stating, “Dr. Oz has been at the forefront of healthy living for decades, and his experience as a medical professional and communicator makes him the perfect choice to lead CMS. . .