Bobby Kogan of the Center for American Progress stated that rising Medicaid spending does not mean there were no cuts, because Medicaid spending naturally increases due to medical inflation and population growth.
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talkingpointsmemo.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:45 AM
Bobby Kogan stated that rising Medicaid spending does not mean there were no cuts
Cites: Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress · Details: 'The fact that spending is still rising doesn't mean there were no cuts'
talkingpointsmemo.comUnrated · Jul 8, 12:45 AM
Medicaid spending naturally increases due to medical inflation and population growth
Cites: Bobby Kogan · Details: medical inflation outpaces normal inflation