DOGE Accesses Medicare And Medicaid Systems

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.
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,
Musk's DOGE granted access to US Medicare and Medicaid systems
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DOGE probes CMS for Medicare, Medicaid fraud: WSJ
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly targeting a $1 trillion reduction in federal spending. 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.
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Musk’s DOGE gains Medicare, Medicaid system access
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has secured read-only access to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees health coverage for over 140 million Americans. According to CMS, two agency veterans are overseeing the collaboration to ensure proper access and adherence to federal standards.
DOGE targets Medicare agency, looking for fraud
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