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STAT+: How Trump’s funding cuts are reshaping the health system

STAT's five-part series by Daniel Payne explores how Republican funding cuts are reshaping the U.S. health care safety net. In a related development, Calley Means, an adviser to RFK Jr., said people should consult AI instead of human doctors.

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STAT+: How Trump’s funding cuts are reshaping the health system
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