Mehmet Oz Faces Senate Finance Committee for CMS Nomination Hearing

In a notable appearance before the Senate Finance Committee on March 14, Mehmet Oz, the controversial television personality turned political figure, was questioned about his nomination by former President Donald Trump to serve as the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Known for his television show 'The Dr. Oz Show,' Oz demonstrated his media-savvy demeanor throughout the hearing, effectively sidestepping some of the more contentious issues from his past. The hearing was covered in depth on the 'What the Health?' podcast, hosted by Julie Rovner, with input from journalists Rachana Pradhan and Stephanie Armour. The podcast also provided updates on other significant health leadership positions, including the nominees for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Kaiser Health News (KHN) remains at the forefront of health journalism, offering its content for free to a wide audience. Supported by the Kaiser Family Foundation, KHN maintains its editorial independence as a leading nonprofit newsroom focusing on health policy. With a mission to inform and empower readers, KHN continues to deliver critical insights into the intersection of politics and health.