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Dr Oz blasts 'white foods' as obesity drivers as federal dietary guidelines continue to make waves

February 6, 2026

Dr Oz blasts 'white foods' as obesity drivers as federal dietary guidelines continue to make waves

Dr. Mehmet Oz, CSM administrator, endorses new dietary guidelines targeting ultra-processed foods and promoting protein over refined carbs, calling the shift "long overdue."

Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam federal system with fake companies

January 30, 2026

Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam federal system with fake companies

Hospice fraud explodes in Los Angeles with providers allegedly scamming $3.5 billion from Medicare through ghost patients and fraudulent sham companies.

Trump says $50B rural health plan funded by cutting Medicaid 'waste, fraud and abuse'

January 16, 2026

Trump says $50B rural health plan funded by cutting Medicaid 'waste, fraud and abuse'

President Donald Trump announced a $50 billion increase in rural healthcare funding, claiming savings from cutting Medicaid waste will revitalize hospitals.

Mehmet Oz declares 'America's children aren't lab mice' in crackdown on gender transition treatments

December 19, 2025

Mehmet Oz declares 'America's children aren't lab mice' in crackdown on gender transition treatments

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz penned a Washington Post op-ed defending sweeping regulations on gender transition treatment.

Dr. Oz warns Walz to address alleged Somali Medicaid fraud or lose federal funding: ‘We’ll stop paying’

December 6, 2025

Dr. Oz warns Walz to address alleged Somali Medicaid fraud or lose federal funding: ‘We’ll stop paying’

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz gave Gov. Tim Walz a 60-day ultimatum to "restore the integrity" of Minnesota's Medicaid program or face loss of federal funding.

DR. MAKARY, DR OZ: People talk about lowering healthcare costs, but the Trump administration is doing it

November 3, 2025

DR. MAKARY, DR OZ: People talk about lowering healthcare costs, but the Trump administration is doing it

FDA announces major reforms to streamline biosimilar approvals, potentially saving Americans billions on prescription drug costs by removing extra clinical trial requirements.

Dr Oz accuses Democrats of ‘gaslighting’ Americans over $1B in Medicaid payments to illegal immigrants

October 16, 2025

Dr Oz accuses Democrats of ‘gaslighting’ Americans over $1B in Medicaid payments to illegal immigrants

CMS chief Dr. Mehmet Oz says a review found over $1B in Medicaid payments to illegal immigrants as the Trump administration moves to fix it amid shutdown.

Dr. Oz reveals how he is bringing change to DC and helping the most vulnerable Americans

August 31, 2025

Dr. Oz reveals how he is bringing change to DC and helping the most vulnerable Americans

Dr. Mehmet Oz discusses his role as new CMS administrator, outlining Medicaid reform including work requirements and fraud crackdowns to empower Americans.

Dr. Oz touts investment in Medicaid: 'I'm trying to save this beautiful program'

August 3, 2025

Dr. Oz touts investment in Medicaid: 'I'm trying to save this beautiful program'

CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announces Trump administration plans to invest over $200 billion in Medicaid following passage of One Big Beautiful Bill.

Trump admin secures pledge from 75% of health insurers in bid to improve patient care

June 23, 2025

Trump admin secures pledge from 75% of health insurers in bid to improve patient care

Health insurers accounting for roughly 75% of U.S. patients signed an industry-led pledge this week for improving patient care through reforming their prior-authorization requirements.