General Discussion

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is run by the
Administrator, a position currently held by Dr. Mehmet Oz. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 3, 2025, and reports to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
As the Administrator, Dr. Oz is responsible for overseeing the Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programs, which provide health coverage to over 160 million Americans. His role includes setting policy, ensuring program compliance, and managing a significant portion of the federal budget.