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Today’s big healthcare story is the governmental freeze on Medicaid funds. The disbursement site ceased working this morning. White House spokesperson said the website problem is being fixed. But other parts of the government say that funds are being withheld to make sure they are not provided for inappropriate services.
A DC District Court passed the freeze until Feb. 3.
This story is still evolving. See the following articles for some background:
Payment System That Provides Medicaid Funding to States Stops Working, Officials Say 
Trump federal assistance 'pause': Court orders delay, states confirm Medicaid portal disruptions 
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
BREAKING: Judge Temporarily Halts Trump's Funding Freeze