Senator Jack Reed Warns: HHS Cuts Threaten Public Health, Medicaid, and Medicare
2025-03-28
USA TODAY
U.S. Senator Jack Reed strongly opposes the proposed cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, citing concerns that they will compromise public health, Medicaid, and Medicare. The plan, which includes layoffs of thousands of agency employees, has been deemed short-sighted and potentially disastrous for healthcare services. With the healthcare system already under strain, such cuts could have far-reaching consequences, including reduced access to medical care and decreased quality of services. The move has sparked widespread criticism, with many arguing that it prioritizes budget cuts over patient well-being and public health security, including healthcare reform and medical research.
