Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary.

Kennedy made inaccurate claims about Medicare and Medicaid during his confirmation hearing.

Kennedy's misstatements about the program were peppered in between suggestions that he would seek to push privatization of the programs.

The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants sparked chaos and confusion at state Medicaid agencies on Tuesday.

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is sounding the alarm after reports confirmed that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states, following the announcement of a freeze on federal grants and loans. Wyden, who has long been an advocate for healthcare access,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -At least three U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday healthcare providers were blocked from the Medicaid payment portal after the Trump administration announced a federal funding pause, even as the White House said the program was exempted.

At least three U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday healthcare providers were blocked from the Medicaid payment portal after the Trump administration announced a federal funding pause, even as the White House said the program was exempted.

The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.