The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Trump Picks Dr. Oz as Head of Medicare and Medicaid

President-elect Donald Trump picked Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here's what to know about the former TV host.

Kiplinger · Nov 21, 2024

DOGE Can Succeed by Scaling Back Its Ambitions

The new advisory group promises bold savings and massive spending cuts, but without any expertise in the federal budget, it’s likely to be all bark and no bite.

Reason · Nov 21, 2024

7 things you can do if you think you sweat too much

Sweating is our body’s way of cooling down, a bit like an internal air conditioner.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024

Afternoon Update: Trump picks Dr Oz to run Medicare; bullying reports increase at Rio Tinto; and the new word for cost-of-living rage

The president-elect has also nominated former WWE executive Linda McMahon as education secretary

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

Who is Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid?

Dr Oz, best known for his daytime talkshow, leaned heavily into Trumpism during his failed 2022 run for US Senate

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024

John Fetterman says he is willing to confirm Dr Oz: ‘Do you think he’s my first choice?’

Exclusive: US Senator tells The Independent he is not worried that his former Republican opponent will make steep cuts to Medicare and Medicaid

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Trump Taps TV's Dr. Oz To Head Massive Medicare, Medicaid Agency

The celebrity physician would oversee spending that accounts for nearly one-quarter of the federal budget to provide health care to about half the country.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Trump picks Oz for top health post

"There may be no physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again,” Trump said

Salon · Nov 19, 2024

Sen. Fetterman Open To Confirming Dr. Oz For Key Role

Democratic Senator Fetterman willing to support Dr. Oz for CMS role based on healthcare program protection criteria.

Top News · Nov 19, 2024

Trump nominates ‘Dr Oz’ as Medicare and Medicaid services administrator

TV personality’s medical advice has proven so controversial a 2014 study declared half of it ‘baseless or wrong’

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024