HLC Statement on Confirmation of CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz

The Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), an association of CEOs and C-suite executives from all sectors of healthcare, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmation of Dr. Mehmet Oz as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

HLC President and CEO Maria Ghazal said:

“Medicare and Medicaid are vital to the health of our nation – with more than half of Americans relying on them for access to coverage and lifesaving medical care. Dr. Oz has treated patients who depend on these programs and brings this important provider perspective to his new role as CMS Administrator.

“HLC congratulates Dr. Oz on his confirmation. Our members look forward to working with the new Administrator and his team to shape policies aimed at protecting and improving Medicare and Medicaid.”

“We also see the opportunity for collaboration on ways to improve and refine the ever-growing Medicare Advantage program to ensure this public-private partnership can better meet beneficiaries’ needs, while maintaining financial sustainability.” 

Published April 3, 2025