Dr. Oz Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Nomination to Lead Medicare and Medicaid

The former TV host and surgeon is under fire for past pseudoscientific claims, financial controversies, and his stance on key healthcare policies.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is undergoing a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing today.
Oz's past promotion of unproven weight loss supplements and involvement in related lawsuits has drawn criticism from medical experts and lawmakers alike.
Democrats are expected to question Oz's financial ties to healthcare companies, his alleged underpayment of Social Security and Medicare taxes, and his stance on privatizing Medicare.
If confirmed, Oz would oversee $1.5 trillion in federal spending on Medicare and Medicaid, which cover over 150 million Americans, and could influence key policy decisions such as drug coverage expansions.
Oz has pledged to divest from several healthcare-related companies and resign from advisory roles to address potential conflicts of interest.