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Senate Approves Dr. Oz's CMS Nomination Amid Controversy

3/25/2025

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Dr. Mehmet Oz is one step closer to heading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the Senate Finance Committee narrowly voted 14-13 along party lines. While Republicans champion his potential to reform healthcare, Democrats voice strong opposition, fearing cuts to Medicaid and raising alarms over his Medicare Advantage history.

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Story summary

Dr. Mehmet Oz is one step closer to heading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the Senate Finance Committee narrowly voted 14-13 along party lines. While Republicans champion his potential to reform healthcare, Democrats voice strong opposition, fearing cuts to Medicaid and raising alarms over his Medicare Advantage history.