Healthcare Innovation March 17, 2025
President Trump’s pick to lead the CMS, Dr. Oz, promises to fight healthcare fraud and push to make Americans healthier
On March 14, Mehmet Oz, M.D., had his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee to become the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator. In a two-and-a-half-hour session, Dr. Oz mostly deflected concerns from either side of the aisle.
In his opening remarks, Oz voiced his intent to support Trump’s plan to make Americans healthy again. He said President Trump’s executive order on transparency shifts power to the American people. “We should incentivize doctors and our healthcare providers to optimize care.” Oz said that artificial intelligence (AI) can assist with their workflow.
“Let’s be aggressive in modernizing...
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