MedCity News November 21, 2024
Katie Adams

President-Elect Donald Trump nominated celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead CMS. Healthcare leaders have mixed feelings on the news — for instance, one CEO pointed out that Dr. Oz could advance the food-as-medicine movement, and others noted that his appointment may decrease pharmaceutical innovation and access to certain medications.

This week, President-elect Donald Trump announced celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz as his pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Dr. Oz is a surgeon who hosted a syndicated daytime television show from 2009 to 2022, and he also unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat representing Pennsylvania in 2022.

Healthcare leaders have mixed feelings about Dr. Oz’s appointment.

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Provider
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