Dr. Mehmet Oz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
Updated on: August 23, 2026 / 2:52 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Healthcare costs are a top concern, with drug prices projected to rise in 2027, though a 3.1% drop in drug prices was observed in July.
- The Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing initiative seeks to prevent US prices from exceeding those in Europe or Asia.
- Medicare beneficiaries are gaining access to programs that lower drug costs, such as GLP-1 medications now available for $50 a month, down from over $1,000.
- Efforts are underway to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, with $42 billion cut in the past year.
- Technology, including AI, is being integrated to reduce bureaucratic load for doctors and improve patient access to medical records, with over 50% of Americans now having access.
- Debate continues regarding parental autonomy in childhood vaccinations, specifically concerning the MMR vaccine, with Dr. Oz emphasizing patient choice and doctor recommendations.