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Dr. Oz: Medicaid won't pay for gender-affirming care • Apr. 12, 2025, 11:39 PM ET (USA Today)
Dr Oz tells federal health workers AI could replace frontline doctors • Apr. 9, 2025, 4:47 PM ET (The Guardian)
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency • Apr. 3, 2025, 4:45 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Mehmet Cengiz Oz
Born June 11, 1960 (age 64) • Cleveland • Ohio
Notable Works “You: The Owner’s Manual”

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