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RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing

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JANUARY 29, 2025

incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Kennedy Jr.

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RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing

Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 30, 2025

nominee for HHS secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the massive insurance program during Thursday’s hearing, mistakenly saying Medicare Part A mainly paid for primary care or physicians. Kennedy Jr.,

RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing

RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing

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