Overview

• The Senate Finance Committee is set to vote on advancing Dr. Mehmet Oz's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• If confirmed, Oz would oversee Medicare and Medicaid programs that serve over 130 million Americans with a combined budget of $1.5 trillion.
• Oz has pledged to divest from healthcare-related financial interests and resign from corporate roles as part of his ethics agreement.
• Democrats have raised concerns about Oz's financial conflicts of interest, tax practices, and views on abortion and Medicaid cuts during the confirmation process.
• Republicans largely support Oz's nomination, which aligns with President Trump's broader efforts to reshape federal health agencies.