Summary

Dr. Mehmet Oz, TV personality and former Senate candidate, has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees health coverage for over 160 million Americans.

Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and former host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” has faced criticism for promoting unproven medical treatments, including hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19.

The nomination comes amid contentious Medicare drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, which are being challenged by pharmaceutical companies.

The role requires Senate confirmation.

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    4 days ago

    There was a lesson, but it hasn’t been taught yet. This is just the trailer of the film, coming in January. Title: “Oh no.”

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      There’s no lesson to be learned. They will blame it on the Dems for not being attractive enough. They’re still saying that about 2016.