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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