Trump appointed TV personality Dr. Oz with no government experience to oversee Medicare/Medicaid for 160+ million Americans. British Medical Journal study found 50% of his TV health advice was not supported or refuted by science. Up to $56 million in conflicts of interest.
Trump Puts Dr. Oz, a TV Personality With No Government Experience, in Charge of Medicare and Medicaid
Key Facts8
- 01TV personality with no experience running government agencies or healthcare programs
- 02Oversees Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, ACA marketplace for 160+ million Americans
- 032014 British Medical Journal study: 50% of his TV health advice was not supported or refuted by scientific evidence
- 04Up to $56 million invested in companies with direct CMS interests - massive conflict
- 05Co-founded health benefits company ZorroRX that could profit from CMS decisions
- 06Class action lawsuit settlement for false advertising of weight-loss products
- 07Promoted hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 (debunked)
- 08Refused to commit to opposing Medicaid cuts under oath
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