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.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
