On the recordJuly 18, 2017
When you have a large program, 600 billion--650 billion, 10 percent is over a billion dollars a week in improper payments.
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congress.govWhen you have a large program, 600 billion--650 billion, 10 percent is over a billion dollars a week in improper payments.
Buchanan highlights the significant financial impact of improper payments in Medicare.
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