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Trump Urges GOP for Medicaid Drug Price Reforms Amid Rifts

5/3/2025

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President Trump is pushing House Republicans to implement a "most favored nation" drug pricing policy for Medicaid, aiming to align U.S. prices with those abroad. However, moderate Republicans like Rep. David Valadao are warning against drastic Medicaid cuts, concerned about the potential fallout from constituents who depend on the program. The GOP grapples with internal rifts as budget proposals take shape.

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President Trump is pushing House Republicans to implement a "most favored nation" drug pricing policy for Medicaid, aiming to align U.S. prices with those abroad. However, moderate Republicans like Rep. David Valadao are warning against drastic Medicaid cuts, concerned about the potential fallout from constituents who depend on the program. The GOP grapples with internal rifts as budget proposals take shape.