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TV’s Dr. Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid

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The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor, 53-45 and along party lines to lead Medicare and Medicaid, which insure nearly half of all Americans.
From The New York Times
Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Oz will take the helm of the agency as congressional Republicans are considering major changes to Medicaid that could result in coverage losses.
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