Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Despite Partisan Clashes, Political Climate Open To 'Adult' Budget Debate
Media outlets report that no such serious discussion can be held without including entitlement programs such as Medicare, but public opinion continues to be a wild card that could undermine momentum. And, as the latest short-term, current-year spending bill nears its expiration, Stateline reports that the main state-level safety net programs like Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program would not be impacted by a government shutdown.
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