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Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on 'Medicare privatization'


Published on 2024-12-10 11:40:48 - MSN
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  • Democratic senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz on his past "advocacy for Medicare privatization" after Donald Trump picked him to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The article from MSN discusses the concerns raised by Democrats regarding Dr. Mehmet Oz, a Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania, about his views on Medicare privatization. Democrats, led by figures like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, have sent a letter to Oz demanding clarification on his stance, especially after he suggested that privatizing Medicare could be beneficial. They are pressing for answers on whether he supports the privatization of Medicare, how he would ensure the program's sustainability, and his plans for protecting seniors from potential negative impacts of privatization. This scrutiny comes amidst broader political debates on healthcare policy, with Democrats aiming to highlight potential risks to Medicare under Republican policies.

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