The Department of Health and Human Services’ budget for fiscal year 2010 will be $879 billion, which includes a health care reserve fund of $635 billion over 10 years to finance health reform that brings down costs, improves quality and assures coverage for all Americans, according to a HHS news release.
The reserve is funded by new revenue and savings from Medicare and Medicaid, according to the release.
The budget also provides funding for the Medicare Integrity Program, which aims to reduce fraud and abuse, and for efforts to improve quality and access to care.
Read the release about the HHS’ FY2010 budget.
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