Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
In 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks, Medicare And Medicaid Savings Ideas Draw Scrutiny
The Wall Street Journal asks when cuts to these programs will start affecting beneficiaries and causing access issues. Other savings ideas floated face a burden of proof. Also, The Hill reports that the White House is cooling to the idea of $100 billion in Medicaid cuts floated earlier this year. In the background, news outlets offer reports about progress or lack thereof in averting the looming cliff.
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