Warren Oz called for a serious relationship with financial relationships with healthcare, pharmaceutical companies

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MAS) wrote a letter to Mehmet Oz, asked him to give multiple commitments to avoid conflict before his confirmation hearing to lead the Medicare and Medicated Services (CMS) centers.

Warren called OZ to divest in patents from any financial interest in health agencies that if the CMS is confirmed as an administrator, it must have an impact; Restore yourself from the topics involved in his ex -employers and clients and promise not to join the industry that depends on the agency’s work for four years after leaving office.

Warren wrote in his letter, “If confirmed that you will be expected to lead CMS $ 1.5 trillion dollar budget for the best interests of more than 5 million Americans in Medicare and Medicaid, Warren wrote in his letter. “Entering this role with the financial conflict of interest will reduce your effectiveness and the effectiveness of the programs you are about to manage.”

He added, “By creating these promises you will increase Americans’ confidence in the skill of serving public interest during your time in CMS -” he added.

Warren, mentioned in his letter “Oz has a deep relationship with companies that can profit from you [his] The decision on the CMS, “The managing member or advisor to multiple health care agencies and pharmaceutical agencies, pointing to its position as managing members or advisers, including how the CMS will be fixed and Medicare and Medicaid cover specific services.”

Warren mentioned that the former TV personality, which failed bid for the Senate seat in Pennsylvania, has used its public platform to promote some of the drugs under the approval of CMS extended approval.

Warren mentioned that Oz had previously agreed to divest most parts of your portfolio and agreed to resign from your suggestion posts. “

“Nevertheless, you will control your close relationships with art that you control, if you are sure, the reason for questioning your neutrality and promise to serve public interest will be the reason for the public.”