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US Senator Warren demands Medicare nominee Dr. Oz sever industry ties


Published on 2025-03-13 09:20:48 - Reuters
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  • President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the agency overseeing Medicare should divest financial ties to healthcare and pharmaceutical companies that could benefit from his policy decisions, Democratic U.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Medicare and Medicaid agency, to sever his ties with the health care industry to avoid conflicts of interest. In a letter to Dr. Oz, Warren expressed concerns about his previous financial relationships with various health care companies, including serving on corporate boards and receiving payments for promoting health products. She emphasized the importance of public trust in the leadership of Medicare and Medicaid, agencies that manage health care for millions of vulnerable Americans. Warren requested that Dr. Oz provide a detailed account of his industry connections and commit to cutting these ties before his confirmation, highlighting the need for transparency and integrity in public office.

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