President-elect Donald Trump has nominated celebrity physician Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, has no prior experience in government or healthcare policy.
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Dr. Oz Tapped to Lead Medicare and Medicaid
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated celebrity physician Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency that runs Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, has no prior experience in government or healthcare policy.
The nomination has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised Oz's star power and ability to connect with the public. Others have expressed concern about his lack of experience and his promotion of unproven medical treatments.
Oz is best known for his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and his own daytime talk show, The Dr. Oz Show. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
As the head of CMS, Oz would be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA has been a major target of Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.
Trump has said that he wants to repeal the ACA and replace it with a new healthcare system. Oz has said that he is committed to working with Trump to achieve that goal.
The nomination of Oz has been criticized by some Democrats and healthcare advocates. They argue that Oz is unqualified to lead CMS and that his appointment is a sign of Trump's lack of commitment to healthcare.
Republicans have defended the nomination, saying that Oz is a successful businessman and communicator who can help improve the healthcare system.
Oz's nomination is subject to confirmation by the Senate. It is unclear whether he will be able to get the necessary votes to be confirmed.
The nomination of Oz is the latest in a series of controversial appointments by Trump. Other nominees have included former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and retired General Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor.
The nomination of Oz has sparked a debate about the role of celebrities in government. Some argue that celebrities can bring valuable perspectives to government, while others argue that they are not qualified for positions of authority.
