The Rubin Report We Can No Longer Ignore the Ugly Truth About Healthcare | Dr. Mehmet Oz
Jul 25, 2025
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the new Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and a former television doctor, dives into the urgent need for healthcare reform in America. He discusses why Medicare's enrollment age should be altered and advocates for linking Medicaid to work requirements to promote personal responsibility. Oz emphasizes reducing medical errors and enhancing care quality while viewing healthcare spending as an investment in the economy. He also highlights the importance of tackling obesity and mental health as national priorities for a healthier future.
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Quality Care Cuts Costs
- Poor quality care is the most expensive aspect of healthcare in America due to additional corrective treatments.
- Improving quality the first time can significantly reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.
Breaking Government Silos
- Collaboration among government agencies like CMS, NIH, CDC, and FDA breaks down silos, accelerating research and solutions.
- Sharing patient data securely enables targeted, coordinated actions on health problems like autism.
Celebrities Supporting Reform
- Sly Stallone joined a gathering focused on healthcare reform because he cared deeply about America's future.
- Many wealthy and skilled professionals volunteered to join government efforts to improve healthcare despite prior cancellations.