Kennedy Stumbles on Medicaid Details as Lawmakers Press on Plans

Answers given by President Donald Trump‘s choice to lead the US Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during his confirmation hearing did little to assuage Democrats’ doubts over whether he has the experience to steward the multibillion-dollar Medicaid program.

Kennedy fielded an array of questions from the Senate Finance Committee at the Wednesday hearing probing his understanding of various aspects of Medicaid policy. The former presidential candidate expressed the need to improve outcomes for patients under the program but stumbled when pressed by senators over details.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who will question the nominee again ...