Politico March 14, 2025
Robert King, Chelsea Cirruzzo

At his confirmation hearing to run Medicaid, Oz brushed off Democrats’ concerns about cuts Republicans are planning.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare, told senators a combination of investments, technology, and regulatory changes could both bring down costs and make America healthy again.

“We have a generational opportunity to fix our health care system and help people stay healthy for longer,” Oz told senators on the Finance Committee on Friday.

Oz, known to most Americans for offering wellness advice on his daytime TV show, seemed like an odd fit to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services when Trump named him in November. It’s a job that would humble a skilled actuary,...

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