Dr. Oz Defends Trump's Commitment to Medicare Improvements

Dr. Mehmet Oz, recently sworn in as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), stated that President Donald Trump has repeatedly instructed him to 'love and cherish' Medicare and Medicaid, focusing on strengthening these programs rather than cutting them. In interviews, Oz pushed back against claims that the administration plans to reduce services, emphasizing that the priority is to protect these vital programs while aggressively eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Oz cited billions in potential savings from targeting improper expenditures, including spending unrelated to core health services, such as housekeeping, public unions, and student loans. He described his new role as a significant responsibility beyond politics, framing it as a patriotic duty to safeguard care for seniors and vulnerable populations. Both Oz and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have expressed a shared vision for shifting U.S. healthcare toward prevention and holistic outcomes. Trump has publicly promised there will be no cuts to Medicare or Medicaid, underscoring a commitment to strengthening and protecting these services.