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Congress Passes Resolution, Oz Advocates AI in Healthcare

3/19/2025

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Congress has successfully passed a continuing resolution, ensuring the federal government remains operational until September while extending crucial healthcare services. During his confirmation hearing, Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by Trump for CMS, championed the use of AI to enhance healthcare efficiency. However, critics warn that Medicare requires expansion and resist the push for privatization, calling for a single-payer system instead.

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Congress has successfully passed a continuing resolution, ensuring the federal government remains operational until September while extending crucial healthcare services. During his confirmation hearing, Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by Trump for CMS, championed the use of AI to enhance healthcare efficiency. However, critics warn that Medicare requires expansion and resist the push for privatization, calling for a single-payer system instead.