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Trump Nominates Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid: Outrage Erupts

President-elect Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Oz, a former heart surgeon and unsuccessful Senate candidate, will collaborate with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, to address the “illness industrial complex.” This nomination, if confirmed by the Senate, would place Oz in charge of programs providing health insurance to over half the U.S. population, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. This appointment follows other Trump nominations of well-known media figures.

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Trump’s Dr. Oz CMS Nomination Sparks Outrage Over Privatization Plan

Trump’s nomination of Dr. Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has sparked widespread outrage and disbelief. The sheer audacity of the pick, seemingly prioritizing entertainment value over qualifications, is leaving many questioning the direction of the administration. It feels less like assembling a competent government and more like casting a reality TV show, prompting comparisons to a “clown car” administration and fueling fears about the future of healthcare in America.

This appointment raises serious concerns about the potential dismantling of vital healthcare programs. Dr. Oz’s proposed “Medicare Advantage for All” plan, which involves replacing traditional Medicare with privatized insurance, is a particularly worrying aspect of this nomination.… Continue reading

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