Dr. Mehmet Oz Confirmed as Head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Fri Jul 11 2025 08:35:36 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Dr. Mehmet Oz Confirmed as Head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The U.S. Senate confirms celebrity doctor Dr. Oz to oversee healthcare programs affecting millions amid mixed reactions.


Dr. Mehmet Oz has officially taken the helm at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services after Senate confirmation. His appointment by President Trump raises questions regarding his controversial health claims and financial history, highlighting the divide in perspectives on his suitability for the role.


Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician and former television host, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency responsible for healthcare programs that serve millions of Americans. The Senate, which is currently under Republican control, voted 53-45 along party lines to confirm Oz, who was nominated by President Donald Trump last year.

Dr. Oz, 64, known for his rise to fame on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the early 2000s, has been under scrutiny for his past health recommendations, which critics label as pseudoscience. His endorsement of certain weight-loss drugs and promotion of "miracle cures" have drawn concern from health experts. Additionally, his comments suggesting the use of malaria drugs for COVID-19 treatment at the pandemic's onset led to increased backlash.

Trump praised Oz as highly qualified to lead CMS, stating he was equipped to "make America healthy again." A part of his duties will include collaborating with U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in tackling the complexities of the healthcare industry. The CMS not only regulates health insurance but also sets the reimbursement policies for medical services, and it oversees programs funded at over $1.4 trillion in 2023.

Oz previously hosted The Dr. Oz Show from 2009 to 2022, a platform where he provided health advice, albeit often criticized for endorsing homeopathic and alternative treatments. Moreover, there are allegations from Democrats regarding potential unpaid Medicare taxes, with a spokesperson claiming a legal review concluded he remained compliant with tax laws.

As Oz steps into this influential role, his past and approach to healthcare continue to stir significant debate across the political spectrum, raising concerns over the impact of his leadership on Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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