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Proposed \$800 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Long-Term Care for Millions
Congress is considering \$800 billion in Medicaid cuts, potentially impacting long-term care for 9 million older adults and people with disabilities; proposed changes include annual caps on federal contributions, reducing the federal share, or imposing work requirements, with the latter exempting th...
Proposed \$800 Billion Medicaid Cuts Threaten Long-Term Care for Millions
Congress is considering \$800 billion in Medicaid cuts, potentially impacting long-term care for 9 million older adults and people with disabilities; proposed changes include annual caps on federal contributions, reducing the federal share, or imposing work requirements, with the latter exempting th...
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52% Bias Score
Hassan Condemns Trump's Medicaid Cuts Amidst Fentanyl Crisis
Senator Maggie Hassan criticizes the Trump administration's plan to cut Medicaid funding, arguing it undermines progress in fighting the fentanyl crisis; citing a 25% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased access to addiction treatment through Medicaid, she warns of revers...
Hassan Condemns Trump's Medicaid Cuts Amidst Fentanyl Crisis
Senator Maggie Hassan criticizes the Trump administration's plan to cut Medicaid funding, arguing it undermines progress in fighting the fentanyl crisis; citing a 25% drop in overdose deaths in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased access to addiction treatment through Medicaid, she warns of revers...
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52% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Mehmet Oz to Lead CMS
The U.S. Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), overseeing healthcare for nearly half of Americans, following a 53-45 partisan vote; his past promotion of unproven treatments and controversial stances have raised concerns.
Senate Confirms Mehmet Oz to Lead CMS
The U.S. Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), overseeing healthcare for nearly half of Americans, following a 53-45 partisan vote; his past promotion of unproven treatments and controversial stances have raised concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Controversial TV Doctor Confirmed to Lead US Healthcare Agency
The US Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, a controversial TV personality and former heart surgeon, to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), despite criticism over his past promotion of unproven medical treatments and politically charged statements; the Senate's 53-45 party-line vote ...
Controversial TV Doctor Confirmed to Lead US Healthcare Agency
The US Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, a controversial TV personality and former heart surgeon, to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), despite criticism over his past promotion of unproven medical treatments and politically charged statements; the Senate's 53-45 party-line vote ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs
The Trump administration blocked a Biden-era proposal to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, citing concerns over the potential $35 billion cost over a decade and the need for further review. This decision reverses a plan to interpret existing statutes to allow such coverage, based ...
Trump Administration Rejects Medicare Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs
The Trump administration blocked a Biden-era proposal to cover weight-loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid, citing concerns over the potential $35 billion cost over a decade and the need for further review. This decision reverses a plan to interpret existing statutes to allow such coverage, based ...
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Planned Parenthood in South Carolina Medicaid Program
South Carolina attempted to remove Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program due to its abortion services; however, lower courts ruled this violated federal law requiring patient choice of qualified providers, a decision now before the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Planned Parenthood in South Carolina Medicaid Program
South Carolina attempted to remove Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program due to its abortion services; however, lower courts ruled this violated federal law requiring patient choice of qualified providers, a decision now before the Supreme Court.
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52% Bias Score
Dr. Oz Sworn In, Oversees $1.5 Trillion in Healthcare Spending
During Friday's swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a family member of Oz's fainted near the Resolute Desk but recovered; Oz will oversee nearly $1.5 trillion in healthcare spending.
Dr. Oz Sworn In, Oversees $1.5 Trillion in Healthcare Spending
During Friday's swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a family member of Oz's fainted near the Resolute Desk but recovered; Oz will oversee nearly $1.5 trillion in healthcare spending.
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36% Bias Score
CMMI's Failure: \$5 Billion Overspend, Unchecked Power
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has increased net federal spending by over \$5 billion in its first decade, failing to meet its goals and overstepping its authority; its projected \$1.3 billion spending increase over 2021-2030 makes its elimination a fiscally responsible and n...
CMMI's Failure: \$5 Billion Overspend, Unchecked Power
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) has increased net federal spending by over \$5 billion in its first decade, failing to meet its goals and overstepping its authority; its projected \$1.3 billion spending increase over 2021-2030 makes its elimination a fiscally responsible and n...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage
The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand coverage of costly anti-obesity drugs to over 7 million Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, citing cost concerns and the need for further review, despite potential benefits and growing adoption by some states.
Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage
The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand coverage of costly anti-obesity drugs to over 7 million Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, citing cost concerns and the need for further review, despite potential benefits and growing adoption by some states.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage
The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage of expensive anti-obesity drugs, citing fiscal concerns and the need for further review, impacting millions of Americans and leaving access to these medications limited.
Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage
The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage of expensive anti-obesity drugs, citing fiscal concerns and the need for further review, impacting millions of Americans and leaving access to these medications limited.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage
The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand coverage of expensive anti-obesity drugs to over 7 million Americans on Medicare and Medicaid, citing potential fiscal impacts and the need for further review, leaving millions without access to these medications.
Trump Administration Blocks Expansion of Anti-Obesity Drug Coverage
The Trump administration blocked a Biden plan to expand coverage of expensive anti-obesity drugs to over 7 million Americans on Medicare and Medicaid, citing potential fiscal impacts and the need for further review, leaving millions without access to these medications.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court Case Could Limit Medicaid Access to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that could decide whether South Carolina can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of low-income patients who rely on the organization for various healthcare services, potentially setting a precedent for other states.
Supreme Court Case Could Limit Medicaid Access to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that could decide whether South Carolina can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, impacting hundreds of low-income patients who rely on the organization for various healthcare services, potentially setting a precedent for other states.
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52% Bias Score
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