In a bold and strategic move, President-elect Donald Trump has announced Dr. Mehmet Oz as his pick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

This appointment positions the former Senate candidate and famed TV personality to play a pivotal role in reshaping two of the nation’s most critical healthcare programs.

BREAKING: Trump selects Dr. Mehmet Oz – former GOP Senate candidate in PA – for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator

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As reported by The New York Post, Trump’s statement was direct and uncompromising, reflecting his administration’s agenda to challenge entrenched inefficiencies within government agencies.

“Dr. Oz will be a leader in incentivizing Disease Prevention, so we get the best results in the World for every dollar we spend on Healthcare in our Great Country,” Trump said. He emphasized Oz’s commitment to tackling the “illness industrial complex” and chronic diseases plaguing the U.S., calling for a system that prioritizes preventive care over reactive treatment.

Dr. Oz, best known for his career as a celebrity doctor, ran an unsuccessful Senate campaign in Pennsylvania two years ago. Despite the political loss, Oz has remained a visible and vocal advocate for healthcare reform.

His appointment comes as Trump, 78, aims to partner him with Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to shake up the status quo in Washington.

The President-elect praised Oz’s track record as a healthcare innovator and educator. “He will also cut waste and fraud within our Country’s most expensive Government Agency, which is a third of our Nation’s Healthcare spend, and a quarter of our entire National Budget,” Trump stated.

The CMS oversees massive programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which collectively impact millions of Americans and represent a significant portion of federal spending.

This decision has sparked predictable reactions across political and media landscapes. While supporters commend Trump’s unconventional yet strategic choice, critics are already questioning Oz’s qualifications for managing such a complex federal agency.

However, the President-elect’s confidence in Oz suggests that his administration is ready to disrupt outdated systems with fresh leadership.

With this pick, Trump signals a healthcare agenda focused on rooting out corruption, emphasizing cost-effective care, and taking on the powerful interests dominating the industry. The partnership between Oz and RFK Jr. reflects Trump’s commitment to assembling a team willing to take bold action in dismantling bureaucratic inefficiencies.

As the confirmation process approaches, the spotlight will be on Dr. Oz, not just as a television personality or former Senate hopeful, but as a key player in the Trump administration’s healthcare overhaul.

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