Medicaid cuts would decimate Native American programs, tribal health leaders say
As Congress mulls significant cuts to Medicaid, Native American tribes are bracing for potentially devastating financial fallout.
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More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Why hospitals are treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports.
Impact of potential Medicaid cuts
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential cuts to Medicaid. As Congress works on a federal budget, Republicans are looking to slash $2 trillion in long-term spending. Medicaid could be a target.
What Americans want Trump's speech to discuss
President Trump is expected to lay out his legislative priorities during his address to Congress tonight. CBS News polling has some insights on what Americans want to see from lawmakers. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Rep. DelBene on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, more
Democratic leaders are sharing their concerns about the House Republicans' budget resolution. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
RFK Jr. rolls back transparency policy on Medicaid and NIH changes
The move supercharges RFK Jr.'s authority to implement health policy changes.
Jeffries warns Medicaid cuts are coming
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says cuts to Medicaid will emerge from the budget negotiations in Congress. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports as President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson deny any impact to Medicaid benefits.
Will Johnson's budget protect Medicaid?
House Speaker Mike Johnson says his budget plan will protect Medicaid benefits but will still probe for "fraud, waste and abuse." CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Inside GOP's budget plan
After a lot of back-and-forth on Tuesday night, House Republicans were able to narrowly adopt a budget resolution that would advance President Trump's agenda. The proposal passed in a 217-215 vote. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Trump comments on Medicaid cut fears
President Trump said the budget plan he endorsed and that passed in the House will not lead to cuts to Medicaid benefits. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Rep. Dusty Johnson defends GOP budget plan
The House GOP budget plan includes trillions of dollars in spending cuts and recommendations for significant cuts to Medicaid. It directs the committee that oversees the program to look for $880 billion in reductions over 10 years. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota joins "America Decides" to discuss his stance on the proposal.
House facing first test of new Trump term
If House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass the Trump-backed budget plan, which includes trillions in tax cuts, he can only afford to lose one Republican vote. However, multiple GOP lawmakers have already said they are a "no" or leaning no. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Jeffries on Johnson's budget plan
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is warning that House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget proposal would lead to Medicaid cuts. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Cuts to Medicaid possible in budget plan
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are concerned about potential cuts to Medicaid if House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget proposal is passed. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Gov. Lujan Grisham on potential Medicaid cuts
While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds of billions of dollars to offset Trump's proposed tax cuts. New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins "America Decides" to discuss how the potential cuts could impact healthcare in her state.
Bill could limit Medicaid, food stamps
President Trump has endorsed a House budget plan that would make sweeping cuts to Medicaid, sending conflicting messages about his thoughts on the program. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down its potential impact.
What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
White House blames "outage" for locking Medicaid out of funding site
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block
Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.
Trump could target Affordable Care Act, Medicaid for cuts, experts say
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
The health stories that shaped 2024
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset
