Dr. Oz and Newsom feud over Armenian 'mafia' hospice fraud claims ...
Dr. Mehmet Oz claims to have found 42 fraudulent hospices in a 4-block radius in Los Angeles, sparking a backlash from Governor Newsom over alleged racial profiling.
www.foxla.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent coverage up to early 2026.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz has remained in the public eye mainly due to ongoing political or policy controversies tied to his role overseeing Medicare/Medicaid under the Trump administration, including scrutiny of his messaging and policy positions. This has driven multiple news cycles in 2025–2026 as his confirmation and tenure were debated in various outlets.[2][3][4]
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In early 2026, Oz drew attention for a civil rights complaint and related political backlash surrounding his remarks on hospice fraud in Los Angeles, prompting responses from California Governor Gavin Newsom and federal officials. These developments indicate a continuing pushback against his public statements and policy approach.[4][7][8]
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Related coverage notes that Oz’s tenure as CMS administrator has been a focal point in national political discourse, with outlets tracking his confirmation, sworn-in status, and subsequent policy implementation efforts affecting healthcare administration for millions of Americans.[10][2]
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