Dr. Mehmet Oz Commits to Divesting from Healthcare Interests if Confirmed as CMS Leader
Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has pledged to divest millions in healthcare-related stocks and step down from his roles in health care companies to eliminate potential conflicts of interest. Reports indicate that Oz has significant financial ties to various health care firms that he would oversee if confirmed. He has assured that he will cut ties with companies such as HCA Healthcare and UnitedHealth, as well as sell off his investments in insurance, hospital, and pharmaceutical stocks, including a supplement company. These commitments aim to address concerns regarding his financial interests in the industry as he seeks to take on a governmental role.
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