Federal spending on children has decreased in 2022, with millions losing Medicaid coverage, leading to challenges for households with children. Furthermore, children’s poverty rates have remained steady overall, but according to some measures, they rose considerably amid the pandemic. The federal government is attempting to counter these trends with new policies, and an extension of the Child Tax Credit seems probable. A key focus is on preventing children from losing Medicaid coverage due to procedural issues.
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
