Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face some tough questions on Capitol Hill. He's up for a big job, leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. This means he'd be in charge of a huge amount of money, nearly $1. 5 trillion, for federal healthcare spending. That's a lot of cash to manage.

Oz is known for his TV show and his failed run for Senate in Pennsylvania. He lost to John Fetterman. He's got a lot of experience, with degrees from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. But his financial ties to healthcare companies might cause some issues. Democrats will likely grill him on this.

Oz has promised to sell off some of his investments that could cause problems. He's talking about getting rid of his stock in United Health Group and forfeiting stock options from a health supplement company. This is a smart move, as it helps avoid any conflicts of interest.

If Oz gets the job, he'll have a big say in how the government pays for medical procedures, hospital stays, and medication. He'll also decide how much healthcare providers get paid. This is a huge responsibility, and it's important that he handles it well.

Oz isn't the only one with a big job on the line. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Dr. Marty Makary, Trump's picks to lead the NIH and FDA, were approved by the committee and are waiting for a full Senate vote. They're up for some serious roles in healthcare too.

Dr. Oz's Big Day on Capitol Hill

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