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Democrats Ramping Up Opposition To Mehmet Oz For CMS Administrator Democrats are beginning to ramp up efforts in opposition to Mehmet Oz as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Democrats question the numerous investments he holds, including in UnitedHealth Group. As well, they question his previous endorsement of Medicare Advantage for All, which would enroll those currently covered by private insurance, all Medicare beneficiaries, and the uninsured in Medicare Advantage (MA). Oz now says he favors expansion of MA not a radical healthcare transformation. Additional articles: https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/senate-democrats-scrutinize-oz-s-ma-all-proposal-insurance-ties and https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5032680-warren-democrats-oz-medicare-privatization/ (Some articles may require a subscription.) #medicareadvantage #medicare #oz #trump https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-policy/dr-oz-medicare-advantage-investments-elizabeth-warren-ron-wyden Ailing Walgreens May Go Private Walgreens is weighing a potential sale to a private equity firm. The ailing drug store chain may sell to Sycamore Partners. The Wall Street Journal says the deal could come together early next year. Additional article: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/retail/walgreens-talks-sale-pe-firm-wsj (Article may require a