Dr. Mehmet Oz goes in front of Senate committee for confirmation as leader of U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here’s a look at his background.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, sidestepped questions from senators on whether he supports significant Medicaid cuts.

Dr. Mehmet Oz will stand before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday. TRACKING WHAT DOGE IS DOING ACROSS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Democrats are expected to question Oz about his tax filings.