The U.S. Senate voted 53-45 along party lines to confirm Dr. Mehmet Oz, a celebrity physician, as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Nominated by President Donald Trump, Oz will oversee health insurance programs affecting over 172 million Americans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
CONFIRMED 🇺🇸
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) April 3, 2025
Congratulations to my good friend @DrOz for being confirmed as CMS Administrator!
Dr. Oz is committed to saving Medicare and Medicaid, combatting the chronic disease epidemic, and executing President @realDonaldTrump and @SecKennedy’s vision to Make America Healthy… pic.twitter.com/rFWS9FPCEQ
He is tasked with managing $2.6 trillion in annual spending and his role will include potential cuts to Medicaid, as Republicans aim to reduce federal spending. A former heart surgeon and TV personality, Oz previously ran for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022 but lost. The vote reflects Republican support for Trump's nominees, with Oz gaining backing despite his lack of political experience.
