President Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz — the notorious talk show host and former Republican U.S. Senate candidate — to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
If confirmed, it is highly likely that he would attempt to further privatize and dismantle Medicare and Medicaid.
One hour before the official hearing starts, the “shadow hearing” will give health justice organizations the chance to provide live commentary and to share stories of how corporations like UnitedHealthcare cannot be trusted to administer Medicare benefits. Physicians, health professionals, 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.
Dr. 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 have a history of overcharging CMS, costing taxpayers billions of dollars in overpayments.
In solidarity,
Nurses’ Campaign to Win Medicare for All
PS — Use our hotline number 202-998-6094 to call your senators and ask them to vote NO on Oz!
