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How much does the government spend on health care?
Spending on health programs accounts for a substantial share of federal spending; those programs are targets to achieve overall spending goals in current reconciliation discussions by the current administration. With Medicaid being the main focus of federal spending cuts, the effects of these cuts would be felt by people of all incomes. So, what does the federal government spend on health care? Click here to be connected to the Kaiser Family Foundation issue brief.
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