President Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz — the notorious talk show host and former Republican U.S. Senate candidate — to lead the Cente rs for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
\nIf confirmed\ , it is highly likely that he would attempt to further privatize and disma ntle Medicare and Medicaid.
\n\n\nOne hour before the official hearing starts\, the “shadow hea ring” will give health justice organizations the chance to provide live co mmentary and to share stories of how corporations like UnitedHealthcare ca nnot be trusted to administer Medicare benefits. Physicians\, health profe ssionals\, and patients — including NYSNA/NNU President Nancy Hagans\, RN — will shine a light on the Trump administration’s plans to hand Medicare over to corporate insurers.
\nDr. Oz has been a longtime cheerleader for (and investor in) so-called Medicare Advantage plans\, which are run by for-profit insurers\, frequently delay or deny care for seniors\, and h ave a history of overcharging CMS\, costing taxpayers billions of dollars in overpayments.
\n\nIn solidarity\,
\nNurses’ Campaign to Win Medica re for All
\nPS — Use our hotline number 202-998-6094 to cal l your senators and ask them to vote NO on Oz!
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