Medicare Task Force Disbanded and What That Means For Equality in Healthcare

The Medicare health equity panel that was reviewing Medicare and Medicaid was disbanded. This panel was intended to identify and reduce disparities in health care based on race and gender identity. 

Quick Explanation

• Trump directed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to disband the panel. 

• Researchers warned that the panel's work could be hindered by the broadness of the panel's orders. 

• Trump said that Medicare and Medicaid would not be affected by the orders. However, he endorsed a GOP budget proposal that would reduce Medicaid funding.