Posted on Sep 27, 2023
What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?
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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/27/ [login to see] /what-happens-to-health-programs-if-the-federal-government-shuts-down
For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs.
If it happens, some government functions would stop completely and some in part, while others wouldn't be immediately affected — including Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans sold under the Affordable Care Act. But a shutdown would complicate the lives of everyone who interacts with any federal health program, as well as the people who work at the agencies administering them.
Here are five things to know about the potential impact to health programs:
For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs.
If it happens, some government functions would stop completely and some in part, while others wouldn't be immediately affected — including Medicare, Medicaid, and health plans sold under the Affordable Care Act. But a shutdown would complicate the lives of everyone who interacts with any federal health program, as well as the people who work at the agencies administering them.
Here are five things to know about the potential impact to health programs:
What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Healthcare programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are not halted during a government shutdown1. However, other health programs, including the Community Health Center Fund (CHFC), could be halted2. Some services provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could also be disrupted3. Funding for "big-ticket" health programs like Obamacare, Medicare and Medicaid is already in place, so they are insulated from the shutdown"...
..."Healthcare programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are not halted during a government shutdown1. However, other health programs, including the Community Health Center Fund (CHFC), could be halted2. Some services provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could also be disrupted3. Funding for "big-ticket" health programs like Obamacare, Medicare and Medicaid is already in place, so they are insulated from the shutdown"...
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Nothing...docotrs can't refuse patients! THeymay have to set up apyment plan but they cannot refuse service especially at a hospital.
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SFC Terry Stinnett
I think you are misunderstanding the EMTALA rules for emergency care in an emergency situation. Routine care can absolutely be denied.
https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/prospective-patients#:~:text=Physicians%20should%20not%20decline%20patients,to%20choose%20whom%20to%20serve.
https://code-medical-ethics.ama-assn.org/ethics-opinions/prospective-patients#:~:text=Physicians%20should%20not%20decline%20patients,to%20choose%20whom%20to%20serve.
Since its adoption at the founding meeting of the American Medical Association in 1847, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics has articulated the values to which physicians commit themselves as members of the medical profession.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
SFC Terry Stinnett disagree...u duagntsr is an ER nurse...cant turn anyone away.
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