Oz’s nomination prompted skepticism from public health experts.
Here’s what we know about Oz’s background in health and his past policy stances.
He debuted the Dr. Oz Show in 2009.
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Using that platform, he promoted nutritious eating, regular exercise, and other evidence-backed recommendations for healthy living.
Evidence contradicted 15% of the shows claims, and the rest were unsubstantiated.
The university has sincedistanced itselffrom him.
During the height of the COVID pandemic, Ozencouragedvaccination, masking, and lockdown measures to mitigate the spread.
He also promoted the malaria drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for treating COVID.
The drugs areineffectiveat treating COVID and can come with significant health risks.
Trump endorsed Oz in that bid.
During that campaign, Oz was a vocal supporter of privatizing Medicare.
In recent years, some Medicare Advantage enrollees have been inappropriately denied care due to rules requiringprior authorizationfor services.
Others havelost coveragewhen private insurers pulled out of the program after they failed to meet profit expectations.
In his statement, Trump said Oz will help cut waste and fraud within the CMS.
The CMS administrator will also oversee the next round of drug price negotiations.
In the meantime, you might contact your insurer if you have questions about your coverage.
January 15 is the deadline to enroll inMarketplace plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid plans, for 2025.
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