Senator Mike Crapo | Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Mike Crapo | Official U.S. Senate headshot
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has moved forward with the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz for the position of Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The committee voted 14-13 in favor of advancing his nomination.
Chairman Mike Crapo, a Republican from Idaho, expressed his support for Dr. Oz following the vote. He stated, "Dr. Oz’s years of experience as an acclaimed physician and public health advocate have prepared him well to manage the intricacies of CMS. He will work tirelessly to deliver on the promise of much-needed change at CMS that ensures Americans receive the best care possible. I look forward to working with him as Administrator."
The details regarding the executive session are available online, along with Chairman Crapo's full statement during both the nomination hearing and executive session.
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