Budget Battles: Medicaid's Future at Stake

This chapter explores the recent budget proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on its effects on Medicaid funding and public health policy. It highlights the potential repercussions of significant spending cuts for vulnerable populations and examines the political complexities surrounding Medicaid amid contrasting Republican views. The discussion also sheds light on the upcoming reconciliation bill and the legislative challenges that may impact millions of Americans reliant on Medicaid.