What DOGE could mean for Medicare and Medicaid?

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expanding its influence within the federal government, recently gaining access to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) systems. Musk suspects significant fraud within Medicare and Medicaid payment and contracting systems, as stated on X (formerly Twitter). These programs, insuring older and low-income/disabled individuals respectively, represent a substantial portion of government budgets. DOGE's involvement raises questions about potential impacts on these crucial healthcare services.