"CMS touches virtually every family in America through Medicaid and Medicare, and it's probably the most challenging technical, policy and political job in government," Drew Altman stated, emphasizing the gravity of the position.
"Even small, almost daily decisions at CMS are billion-dollar decisions that affect industries and patients with serious illnesses who really care," Altman acknowledged, highlighting the impact of decisions made by the agency.
Oz, who has a history of promoting pseudoscientific treatments, is seen by many as an unsettling choice to lead an agency that impacts the health of millions.
Columbia University, where Oz previously served, has distanced itself from him as the nomination for CMS comes under scrutiny due to his controversial history.
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