Dr. Mehmet Oz confirmed as the next administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, overseeing nearly $1.5 trillion in federal healthcare spending. Republicans support his nomination for his focus on modernizing CMS and promoting healthy lifestyles. Democrats raised concerns about his stance on various healthcare issues and potential conflicts of interest.
Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses the state of healthcare in America and the need for improvements, focusing on reducing regulatory burdens, encouraging competition, and addressing fraud and abuse in the healthcare system.