Why it matters: GOP lawmakers contend Medicare and Medicaid are rife with theft, but the new effort risks crossing the line into benefit cuts that could prompt political backlash in an election year.
Peter Sullivan is a Health Care Policy Reporter at Axios. He covers a range of topics within health care, including consumer health, pharmaceuticals, and public policy, often intertwining themes of wellness and politics. Peter's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including The Hill, WRBL News 3, and FOX 5 San Diego.