Dr. Oz vows to scrutinize Medicare Advantage as CMS head

Dr. Oz vows to scrutinize Medicare Advantage as CMS head

Mehmet Oz, who previously advocated for expanding the privatized Medicare program, said he would tackle upcoding among MA plans if confirmed.

CMS Nominee ‘Dr. Oz’ Grilled Over Potential Medicaid Cuts and Position on Medicare Negotiations at Confirmation Hearing  - 340B Report

Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s (R) nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), faced persistent questioning—primarily from Senate Democrats—about whether he would oppose potential major Medicaid cuts, as well as Medicare drug price negotiations during his confirmation hearing on Friday.

UnitedHealth Group "thrilled" to have Medicare Advantage conversation

UnitedHealth Group is bracing for scrutiny from the Trump administration over the way it and other Medicare Advantage insurers bill the government, along with other cost-related topics, an executive at the health company told Axios. Why it matters: Mehmet Oz's characterization of the Medicare…