1. Advocate for Preventive Care: As a renowned doctor and a public health figure, Dr. Oz can use his position as CMS administrator to promote preventive care. This means advocating for routine check-ups, screenings, and programs that promote a healthier lifestyle. Preventive care can help in detecting diseases earlier, improving chances of a full recovery and reducing overall healthcare costs.
2. Promote Transparency in Healthcare: Transparency within the health care system is vital to improving the quality of care. With his background in television, Dr. Oz has the potential to create more publicly accessible resources explaining complex healthcare processes, plans, and costs. By making this information easily understandable and readily available, individuals can make more informed choices about their treatment.
3. Foster Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid: Another role Dr. Oz can play is increasing innovation in Medicare and Medicaid programs. He can work on pushing policies which encourage the introduction of new, cost-saving technologies and treatments. By doing so, he would not only be updating these programs but also making them more efficient and effective for those who rely on them.
