Health Care Vision and Technology
, nominated by to lead the (CMS), emphasized his commitment to combating healthcare fraud and leveraging technology like AI and telemedicine to improve care efficiency and accessibility.
Oz described the role as a "monumental opportunity" to enhance the nation's health, advocating for easier access to healthy choices without mandating them. He views maintaining good health as a "patriotic duty".
Financial Disclosures and Medicaid Concerns
Oz's financial disclosures reveal a net worth between $98 million and $332 million, including shares in health insurance, fertility, pharmaceutical, and vitamin companies. He pledged to divest from companies that could pose conflicts of interest as CMS administrator.
While Oz dodged questions on potential Medicaid cuts, he acknowledged the program's challenges, including low doctor payments leading to limited care options for vulnerable populations. He hinted at preferring solutions that don't involve rural hospital closures.