The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor, 53-45 and mostly along party lines to lead Medicare and Medicaid, which insure nearly half of all Americans.
Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
Source: New York Times |
Author: Reed Abelson and Susanne Craig |
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The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.
Summary
Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid. The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.
