Overview

• Dr. Mehmet Oz was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesOval Office at noon ET today.
• Oz's confirmation by the Senate on April 3 followed a 53–45 party-line vote, with no Democratic support.
• As CMS Administrator, Oz will oversee Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA insurance exchanges, which collectively serve half of the U.S. population.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking from Paris, indicated that the U.S. may abandon its role in mediating Russia-Ukraine peace talks if no progress is seen in the coming days.
• The Trump administration continues its trend of appointing high-profile figures to key roles, with Oz's ties to Trump raising questions about qualifications and potential conflicts of interest.