US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to take over the position of director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump said in a statement: “There is a health care crisis in America, and there may be no doctor more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to make America healthy again.”
“Dr. Oz is 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 country,” he said.
“It 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 our entire national budget.”
Oz was a cardiothoracic surgeon before appearing as a health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the 1990s before finally getting his own show in 1999. Since then, he has be publicly involved in many health sectors.
Trump is said to have been overseeing Oz’s television appearances during the COVID-19 pandemic, and became an informal adviser to the then-President.
Mehmet Oz, known as “Dr. He was born on June 11, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, to a Turkish immigrant father and a Circassian mother. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Harvard University, and studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in surgery.
Dr. Mehmet Oz began his medical career at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and was a proponent of alternative medicine, including techniques such as hypnosis and acupuncture in his treatments. He also founded the Health Authority which focuses on obesity and health problems, and co-founded the health care company Sharecare.
In 2021, he entered the world of politics by running for the Senate in Pennsylvania, the first Muslim to run for a major party. Despite President Trump’s support for him, he lost the election against his Democratic rival, John Fetterman. Mehmet Oz is known for his moderate political views, and has stated that he is a secular Muslim and opposes the implementation of Sharia law in America.
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What are the potential implications of having a non-career health official, like Dr. Oz, leading a significant agency such as CMS, according to health policy experts?
World Today News: Good afternoon, and welcome to our show. We are delighted to have Dr. Mehmet Oz and Ms. Susan Moranishi, a health policy expert, with us today to discuss President Trump’s recent decision to nominate Dr. Oz as the Director for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Dr. Oz, can you first start by telling us about your reaction to this nomination and the specific qualifications and expertise you bring to the position?
Dr. Oz: Thank you for having me, and I am deeply honored by the nomination. As a cardiothoracic surgeon and a long-time advocate for promoting preventive health, I believe that I can make significant contributions to improving the nation’s healthcare system. My experience as a health expert on television, where I have engaged millions of Americans on various health topics, has given me a unique perspective on the challenges facing our healthcare system.
World Today News: Ms. Moranishi, could you provide us with your thoughts on the nomination? Do you see any potential issues with having a non-career health official leading such a significant agency?
Ms. Moranishi: Of course, I am happy to share my thoughts. While there are valid concerns about having a non-career official heading a health agency, Dr. Oz’s extensive medical background and experience in healthcare make him a strong candidate. His appointment also reflects the importance that the current administration places on disease prevention and promoting wellness.
World Today News: Let’s talk about the role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in healthcare. Dr. Oz, you have mentioned your goal to reduce waste and fraud within the agency. Could you elaborate on how you plan to achieve this?
Dr. Oz: Certainly, reducing waste and fraud in the healthcare system is a top priority for me. One way I plan to achieve this is by working closely with healthcare providers and stakeholders to identify areas where improvements can be made. This includes encouraging the adoption of value-based care models that reward quality and efficiency over quantity. We will also increase transparency and accountability in the healthcare system to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely.
