Dr. Mehmet Oz is currently serving as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) since 2025. In this role, he has been involved in significant federal health initiatives, including overseeing a $50 billion fund to support rural hospitals following Medicaid cuts. He actively promotes the use of technology and workforce development to improve healthcare delivery, including telehealth services. In September 2025, he was part of the Trump administration's bold new efforts to tackle the rising autism epidemic through cooperation among NIH, FDA, and CMS, aiming to deliver new treatments and research funding. Dr. Oz actively communicates the administration's priorities in healthcare reform and patient safety, emphasizing support for vulnerable populations. Before this role, Dr. Oz was a well-known television physician and author, with a controversial history regarding some medical claims. His shift into government administration marks a new chapter focused on healthcare policy and public health programs under President Donald Trump's administration.