Overview

• Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesSenate confirmation hearings.
• Oz's history as a TV host includes promoting weight-loss supplements later discredited by scientific studies and linked to lawsuits and FTC investigations.
• Critics have raised concerns about Oz’s endorsements of questionable health products and potential financial conflicts of interest in his role as CMS head.
• Oz has committed to divesting from healthcare-related companies if confirmed, addressing concerns about his impartiality in overseeing Medicare and Medicaid policies.
• The Senate hearing will also likely explore Oz’s support for Medicare Advantage plans, which align with Republican healthcare priorities.