Summary
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), discussed new health care regulations at a summit. He focused on managing the CMS budget, using technology, and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Oz highlighted a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural health care.
Key Facts
- Dr. Mehmet Oz is the leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- He spoke at the Sanford Rural Health Summit about future CMS plans and health care regulations.
- Oz supports managing the CMS budget, reducing Medicaid costs, and using technology in health care.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill aims to lower drug prices through Most-Favored-Nation pricing.
- A $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program aims to improve health care in rural areas.
- Oz's nomination by President Donald Trump took place in November 2024, and he began his role in April 2025.
- CMS announced efforts to reduce Medicaid and investigate Medicare overpayments.
- There is concern that CMS program cuts might lead to decreased access to health care for vulnerable groups.
