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Trump's Medicaid Price Cap: A Recipe for Disaster?

5/9/2025

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The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has raised alarms over President Trump's plan to cap Medicaid drug prices, labeling it a potential disaster. They caution that this move could trigger unintended consequences, such as soaring long-term costs and diminished access to vital medications, while also paving the way for Democrats to impose price controls on Medicare and commercial markets.

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The Wall Street Journal's editorial board has raised alarms over President Trump's plan to cap Medicaid drug prices, labeling it a potential disaster. They caution that this move could trigger unintended consequences, such as soaring long-term costs and diminished access to vital medications, while also paving the way for Democrats to impose price controls on Medicare and commercial markets.