US Congressional leaders are at odds over potential cuts to Medicaid, with both parties accusing each other of lying about the details and implications. The House GOP budget plan proposes potential deficit cuts of at least $880 billion, an amount experts argue cannot be achieved without impacting Medicaid, despite denials from some Republicans. However, a Senate proposal does not contain these large-scale cuts, leading to negotiations.
Bill would expand access to digital therapeutics
Sens. Capito and Shaheen reintroduced the Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2023, aiming to expand access to FDA-approved software treatments for Medicare patients.
