The Prime Minister's Office (PM0) rejected, Sunday, claims made by the heads of the Israel Medical Federation, hospital directors, and associations of doctors and patients, against expected cuts in the Health Ministry budget. The PMO said cuts in the budget will only affect the ministry's administration and the development of government hospitals. A statement from the office said, "It is important to note that the basket of medical services provided by the government and health funds will not be hurt."

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