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America First Nomination: Dr. Mehmet Oz

January 13, 2025

Biography

Dr. Mehmet Oz, an Ohio native and acclaimed physician, brings an extensive record of medical expertise and leadership to his nomination as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A longtime proponent of healthy living, Dr. Oz was previously the Director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York Presbyterian Hospital and currently serves as Professor Emeritus at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. From 2009 to 2022, he hosted The Dr. Oz Show, a daytime Emmy Award-winning program informing viewers on health, wellness, and prevention strategies. Dr. Oz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He completed his surgical training in cardiothoracic surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. A devoted father of four and grandfather of four, Dr. Oz will work tirelessly to ensure all Americans have access to world-class healthcare that puts their needs first.  

America First Credentials 

Supports 

Protecting Medicare from Cuts 

Proposes innovative reforms that protect the financial stability of Medicare while delivering patient-centered solutions. 

Healthcare Affordability 

Advocates for expanding access to private Medicare plans, ensuring seniors have access to high-quality healthcare. Supports reducing costs and supporting communities in need. 

Disease Prevention Incentivization 

Champions policies that promote preventive care and incentivize healthy lifestyles to combat the growing prevalence of chronic diseases. By prioritizing wellness over treatment, this approach aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve the overall well-being of Americans. 

Smart Government Spending 

Emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility in healthcare policy by ensuring government funds are spent judiciously and produce measurable outcomes. This includes redirecting resources toward programs that provide tangible benefits to patients. 

Taking on the Illness Industrial Complex 

Lead efforts to dismantle systems that profit from perpetuating illness rather than prioritizing cures and preventative measures. Advocates for a healthcare system that prioritizes patient health and long-term solutions over corporate profits. 

Opposes 

Government Dependence  

Strongly opposes restrictive programs that reduce healthcare choices for communities in need. Advocates for an inclusive and flexible healthcare system that offers a helping hand to those who need it most.  

Inaccessible Medical Care 

Rejects exorbitant healthcare costs that prevent seniors from accessing necessary medical care and put our most vulnerable at risk. Supports policies aimed at reducing costs through market-driven reforms and increased competition. 

Waste, Fraud, and Excessive Spending 

Calls for eliminating inefficiencies, fraud, and excessive government expenditures in healthcare programs. Proposes auditing and transparency measures to ensure taxpayer dollars are effectively utilized. 

High Pharmaceutical Costs 

Committed to challenging large pharmaceutical companies that prioritize profits over cures. Advocates for pricing reforms and increased accountability to ensure medications are affordable and accessible to seniors. 

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