Elon Musk's DOGE Department accessing CMS data to root out fraud
Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has on-site access to payments and contracting information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to root out fraud and waste. Musk aims to cut between $1 trillion and $2 trillion from the federal budget by identifying and addressing improper payments.
Key Points
- DOGE has read-only access to CMS data to pinpoint fraud
- Musk aims to cut $1-2 trillion from federal budget by addressing improper payments
- CMS disbursed $1.5 trillion in outlays in fiscal year 2024
Pros
- Identifying and addressing improper payments in Medicare and Medicaid
- Potential for significant cost savings in the federal budget
Cons
- Concerns about privacy and security with access to personal data