Medicare Update: Trump Official Says Costs Are Going to Increase—Here's Why
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said spending growth is likely as more seniors enroll in Medicare and use health care services.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from Newsweek says: CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said spending growth is likely as more seniors enroll in Medicare and use health care services.
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- Primary source: Newsweek
- Published: Sep 11, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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- Source published: Sep 11, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
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