US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had chosen former TV talk show host and heart surgeon Mehmet Oz, who is a vocal supporter of his, to lead the group that will oversee health programs social safety net for millions of elderly, poor and disabled Americans. .
“Dr. Oz will be a leader in leading disease prevention so that we get the best outcomes in the world for every dollar we spend on health care in our great nation,” Trump said in a statement. .
He said Oz will “also work to reduce waste and fraud within our nation’s most expensive government agency, which accounts for a third of our nation’s health care spending, and a quarter of the national budget all of us. “
Oz, the son of Turkish immigrants, ran in an unsuccessful bid in 2022 to represent Pennsylvania in the Republican Senate.
Oz recently announced his support for the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to the Department of Health and Human Services.
If the US Senate confirms Oz’s appointment, he will be responsible for programs that provide services to tens of millions of Americans. He plans to report to Kennedy Jr.
Oz gained great fame through a television program in which he gave medical advice, entitled “Dr.
Sony announced the end of the program “Oz” after he announced his candidacy for the Senate The doctor first became famous when he appeared on the program “Oprah Winfrey” for five seasons, so the famous broadcaster helped him set up his own program on her. network, “Harpo.”
Oz won nine Emmy Awards, and a fourteenth season was announced before the Federal Communications Commission upheld its ban under the law that provides equal opportunity for candidates for public office to appear on television, according to confirmation by “The Hollywood Reporter” website. .
The Washington Post, citing medical experts, public health agencies and federal health guidelines, said that Oz “during the period in which his program extended, from 2009 to 2021, provided a platform for dangerous products and surface views, aimed at millions of followers. “
Oz said about his religion, in an interview with “PBS” in December 2009, that he considers himself a Sufi, and that his father’s family made religion a priority and a basic foundation in their lives, while his mother’s family was secular. . I struggled a lot for my Islamic identity,” he said citing his parents’ different approaches to religion.
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Welcome to our exclusive interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz and Mr. Robert Kennedy Jr., two esteemed individuals who have been bestowed upon with significant responsibilities relating to healthcare and social safety net programs in the United States. Dr. Oz, you have been recently appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a group that will oversee health programs for millions of elderly, poor, and disabled Americans. Can you tell us more about your vision for this position and how you plan to utilize your expertise in disease prevention to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce waste and fraud within the system?
Dr. Oz: Thank you for having me here. My primary goal is to ensure that we get the best healthcare outcomes for every dollar spent in our nation. I believe in a holistic approach to health, which includes promoting preventive measures, early detection, and innovative treatments. As a trusted voice in the medical community, I plan to work closely with policymakers, healthcare providers, and patients to develop strategies that improve the quality of care and reduce healthcare costs. Reducing waste and fraud within the system will also be a top priority for me.
In addition, I am excited to work closely with Mr. Kennedy Jr., who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this field. His passion for addressing environmental factors that contribute to poor health outcomes aligns well with my own beliefs, and I look forward to collaborating with him to achieve our common goals.
Mr. Kennedy Jr., you have been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. In your role, you will be responsible for implementing policies that impact a wide range of public health issues. What are some of your key concerns, and how do you plan to address them?
Mr. Kennedy Jr: Thank you for inviting me. One of my primary concerns is addressing the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. These conditions are devastating not only to individuals but also to our economy. We need to focus on prevention strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles and address the environmental and social factors that contribute to these diseases. This includes improving access to healthy food, promoting physical activity, and reducing exposure to toxins in our environment.
I also believe that