Dr. Oz is appointed to a key position in the HHS by Trump in the new administration.

Trump announced that Dr. Oz will collaborate closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Dr. Oz is appointed to a key position in the HHS by Trump in the new administration.
Dr. Oz is appointed to a key position in the HHS by Trump in the new administration.

On Tuesday, President-elect Trump revealed that he intends to appoint Dr. Mehmet Oz as the CMS Administrator, effective January.

"Dr. Oz, a renowned physician, heart surgeon, inventor, and world-class communicator, is the most qualified and capable individual to address America's healthcare crisis, according to Trump."

"Dr. Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will collaborate to combat the illness industrial complex and its resulting chronic diseases, while also addressing the flaws in our healthcare system that negatively impact everyday Americans and strain our nation's budget."

Dr. Oz and President-elect Trump
Former US President Donald Trump, stands behind Mehmet Oz, US Republican Senate candidate for Pennsylvania, during a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Michelle Gustafson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The developing news story is being closely monitored. Stay tuned for updates.

by Andrea Margolis

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