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In parallel with the buyout discussions, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has flagged a staggering $100 billion in improper payments in Medicare and Medicaid programs in 2023 alone. The Doge agency has embarked on audits aimed at rooting out fraud, particularly concerning these programs. The report also highlights the agency's efforts to terminate contracts, such as a recent one related to gender identification that incurred unnecessary expenses.
The government's approach to these problems has sparked heated debates among lawmakers. Some Democrats have responded to these reforms with alarm, insisting that the agency must be challenged, as they view the push by figures like Elon Musk as an affront to the established order.