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STAT+: Kennedy and Oz call Medicaid cuts ‘myths.’ It’s more complicated than that
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied claims of Medicaid cuts during a campaign event, calling it a 'myth,' while health policy experts warn that proposed changes under the administration could reduce Medicaid enrollment and eligibility. The administration's stance contrasts with concerns from state officials and advocates in battleground states.
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