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Trump's Bill Could Cost Medicare $5 Billion in Savings

7/4/2025

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A Republican policy bill poised for President Trump's approval could exempt more medications from Medicare's price negotiation program, potentially costing the government nearly $5 billion in savings over the next ten years. This shift raises concerns among health policy experts, as it primarily favors the pharmaceutical industry at the expense of taxpayer dollars.

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A Republican policy bill poised for President Trump's approval could exempt more medications from Medicare's price negotiation program, potentially costing the government nearly $5 billion in savings over the next ten years. This shift raises concerns among health policy experts, as it primarily favors the pharmaceutical industry at the expense of taxpayer dollars.