President-elect Donald Trump has made controversial health policy nominations, including vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and TV host Mehmet Oz for CMS head. There are concerns about potential tensions within Trump’s administration and implications for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Panelists discuss Trump’s nontraditional picks and potential impacts on vaccine mandates, pandemic preparedness, and health policy knowledge in congressional committees. Additionally, Sarah Varney reports on a trial in Idaho challenging the state’s abortion ban. Extra credit stories include investigations into UnitedHealth’s mental health coverage restrictions, dental supply stock surge due to RFK’s anti-fluoride stance, and AI chatbots outperforming doctors in diagnosing illnesses. Another story explores Lincare’s history of Medicare violations and challenges in addressing fraud in the Medicare program.
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Trump’s Nontraditional Health Picks – KFF Health News
