The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a 53-45 vote.
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00:00The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a 53-45 vote.
00:08A former heart surgeon and TV personality, Dr. Oz will be responsible for overseeing key health care programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, which collectively serve nearly half of the U.S. population.
00:21Dr. Oz's confirmation comes amid ongoing congressional debates over potential Medicaid funding cuts, though he himself has not yet taken a clear stance on the issue.
00:31Dr. Oz has pledged to focus on reducing health care fraud, encouraging healthier lifestyles, and improving rural health care access through advancements in AI and telehealth.