Trump Appoints Dr. Oz as CMS Administrator

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Mehmet Oz, a celebrity physician and TV personality, as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Dr. Oz, known for his support of Medicare Advantage and controversial views on COVID-19 treatments, will oversee significant healthcare programs affecting over 160 million Americans. His appointment continues Trump's trend of selecting media figures for key roles. The Senate must confirm Oz, who faces skepticism from some Democrats due to his lack of experience and previous Senate campaign loss.
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