The former TV personality will oversee the organization that provides healthcare to over 150 million people.

The doctor is in… a critical administrative role in the federal government?

Mehmet Ozto launch the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during his forthcoming presidency.

Mehmet Oz and former US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in support of Oz and Doug Mastriano for Governor of Pennsylvania at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on September 3, 2022

Dr. Mehmet Oz and Donald Trump.ED JONES/AFP via Getty

Medicare currently provides healthcare toover 66 million people, while Medicaid covers over88 million.

Oz first rose to national fame when he made dozens of appearances alongsideOprah WinfreyonThe Oprah Winfrey Showin the 2000s.

He launched his own daytime talk show,The Dr. Oz Show, in 2009.

Mehmet Oz at the 40/40 Club popup inside Fanatics Fest NYC held at Jacob Javits Convention Center on August 16, 2024 in New York City

Dr. Mehmet Oz.John Nacion/Variety via Getty

He ultimately lost his 2022 bid to Democrat John Fetterman.