Trump's endorsement of House budget proposal has magnified a divide among Republicans on overhauling Medicaid.
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy.
Skilled nursing providers remained stoic this week about a potential Medicaid payment hit even as House leaders prepare to vote on a bill calling for at least $1.5 trillion in federal spending cuts.
The Senate passed a Republican bill promoting President Donald Trump's immigration, energy and defense policies in the early hours of Friday.