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President Barack Obama has his eye on Medicare’s prescription-drug program as one place to find significant savings in the federal budget.
It’s a big target, given that the price tag is expected to reach $68 billion this year, rising to $175 billion by 2021. A new federal report comparing Medicare with Medicaid demonstrates there’s ample room for savings.