Source: Common Dreams
by Dr. Sanjeev K Sriram & Chiamaka Okonwo
“Medicine is about trust. As a medical student, I’ve been taught that trust in medicine is built on honesty, evidence, and a commitment to patient well-being—principles that should guide physicians and leaders in healthcare. But how can we trust a man who built a career on misleading patients to oversee healthcare for 160 million Americans? Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former TV doctor notorious for promoting unproven ‘miracle cures,’ has been nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency that millions of seniors, children, and low-income families depend on for care. Yet, he promotes predatory Medicare Advantage programs and unscientific remedies that harm citizens. His nomination cannot stand.” (03/13/25)