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Statement of ACAP CEO Margaret A. Murray on the Confirmation of Dr. Mehmet Oz as CMS Administrator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2025
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeff Van Ness, (202) 204-7515, jvanness@communityplans.net
STATEMENT OF ACAP CEO MARGARET A. MURRAY ON THE CONFIRMATION OF
DR. MEHMET OZ AS CMS ADMINISTRATOR
WASHINGTON – Margaret A. Murray, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), made the following statement regarding the recent confirmation of Dr. Mehmet Oz as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
“We congratulate Dr. Oz on his confirmation, and look forward to working with him going forward.
“Our nation’s health care system holds tremendous potential for meaningful progress. Achieving it will require innovative solutions. We look forward to working with Dr. Oz and his team to address critical challenges, including expanding access to coverage and care, advancing disease prevention, and strengthening public health through Medicare, Medicaid and the Marketplaces.
“We also welcome the opportunity to engage with CMS in a constructive dialogue, working together to find common ground and drive improvements that enhance the health and well-being of all Americans.”
About ACAP:
ACAP represents 83 health plans, which collectively provide health coverage to more than 30 million people. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly-sponsored health programs. For more information, visit communityplans.net.
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