Turkish-American Dr. Oz, criticized for ties to Erdoğan, tapped by Trump to run Medicare - Turkish Minute

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : Trump emphasized Oz's experience as a cardiothoracic surgeon and his educational background, which includes degrees from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania.
53% : If confirmed, Oz will oversee Medicare and Medicaid, which provide healthcare coverage to more than 150 million Americans.
52% : Germany's fragile civility in a time of rising populismUS President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Mehmet Oz, a Turkish-American celebrity doctor with ties to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, had been selected to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a role overseeing healthcare for more than 150 million Americans.
49% : In a statement Trump described Oz as "an eminent physician and world-class communicator" capable of addressing what he called America's "healthcare crisis."
45% : Trump also touted Oz's ability to implement healthcare reforms focused on preventive care and cost efficiency.
21% : Republican lawmakers and Trump's economic advisers have suggested potential cuts to Medicaid and other welfare programs to fund the extension of Trump's tax cuts from 2017, adding urgency to Oz's prospective role in reshaping the nation's healthcare landscape.

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