Health Experts Alarmed By DOGE Infiltration In CMS; Dems Call For Hearings

By Amy Lotven / February 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
CMS claims that experienced agency officials are collaborating with so-called DOGE officials who, according to the New York Times , gained access to several of the agency’s payment systems Wednesday, and says officials are taking a “thoughtful approach” to finding more efficient use of resources, but health experts and Democratic lawmakers are raising alarms about potential privacy breaches, security threats and harassment that may stem from Elon Musk and DOGE employees gaining influence over CMS and other agencies. “CMS has...


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