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Why Many Republicans Think Shrinking Medicaid Will Make it Better

Jan 23, 2025
25:01

Many Republicans have singled out Medicaid as a policy that could see big changes under the new administration and Congress. We take a closer look at why many conservatives think less Medicaid will mean better Medicaid.


Guests:

Josh Archambault, Senior Fellow, Cicero Institute

Brian Blase, President, Paragon Health Institute

Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies, Cato Institute

Elizabeth Matney, Iowa Medicaid Director (2021-2024)

Barbara Sears Roshon, Ohio Medicaid Director (2016-2019)

Tom Scully, CMS Administrator (2001-2004)


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