Five things to know about Dr. Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicaid and Medicare

Published November 20, 2024 12:36pm ET



President-elect Donald Trump nominated celebrity physician and television personality Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Oz has emerged as a close Trump ally, spending a significant amount of time at Mar-a-Lago. If confirmed, he will work closely with Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in managing the country’s health.

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