DOGE Accesses Medicare And Medicaid Systems

Elon Musk's DOGE examines systems at $1.5 trillion Medicare and Medicaid agency
"We are taking a thoughtful approach to see where there may be opportunities for more effective and efficient use of resources in line with meeting the goals of President Trump," Andrew G. Nixon, HHS' director of communications,
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DOGE officials home in on Medicare, Medicaid offices
Representatives of billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have turned their focus to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency confirmed Wednesday. It was unclear which systems DOGE had access to and whether any sensitive medical information was part of the efforts.
DOGE Aides Search Medicare Agency Payment Systems for Fraud
Elon Musk’s allies have been on site at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offices this week.
DOGE Gains Access To Medicare And Medicaid Systems: Elon Musk Says, 'This Is Where The Big Money Fraud Is Happening'
Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has secured access to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according a report Wednesday. The extent of the access and the systems involved are yet to be clarified.
Musk's DOGE eyes Medicare, Medicaid
Cate Martell reports: "We did see that, last week, President Trump did attempt to try to freeze all federal aid. He did most notably note that that is excluding payments directly to Americans. So that did not affect entitlements.
DOGE targets Medicare agency, looking for fraud
Elon Musk's DOGE is targeting Medicare and Medicaid for potential fraud as part of his campaign to trim down the federal government.
DOGE Accesses Medicare And Medicaid Systems After Treasury Controversy: Here’s What To Know
DOGE has gained access to payment systems at the Treasury Department and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare this week, drawing outrage from Democrats.
DOGE probes CMS for Medicare, Medicaid fraud: WSJ
Unnamed sources told the Journal representatives of DOGE have been on-site at CMS' offices, searching for fraud or waste, and examining the agency's organization and staffing. CMS spent more than $1.5 trillion in 2024,
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