Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid

Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor, 53-45 and mostly along party lines to lead Medicare and Medicaid, which insure nearly half of all Americans. The future of both programs is the subject of fierce debate: Republicans are contemplating significant cuts to Medicaid, which provides health care to low-income Americans. … Read more