Dr. Mehmet Oz Confirmed as Administrator of Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Senate approved Dr. Oz in a 53-45 party-line vote, tasking him with overseeing federal health programs covering over 160 million Americans.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, former TV host and heart surgeon, has been confirmed to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by a strictly partisan Senate vote.
As CMS administrator, Dr. Oz will manage Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, programs that collectively provide health coverage to nearly half of the U.S. population.
His confirmation aligns with the Trump administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, focusing on modernization, cost-cutting, and preventative care.
Critics have raised concerns about his history of promoting unproven medical treatments and potential support for Medicaid cuts and Medicare privatization.
CMS was largely spared from recent staffing reductions at federal health agencies, though Dr. Oz faces immediate challenges, including addressing Medicaid reform debates in Congress.