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Trump's Medicaid Cuts: 16 Million at Risk, States Respond

7/26/2025

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The Trump administration's proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to strip coverage from 16 million Americans while potentially slashing federal spending by nearly $1 trillion. However, states have a lifeline: by regulating private insurance prices, they can bolster Medicaid funding. Embracing price parity could not only preserve this vital program but also tackle deep-rooted inequities in U.S. healthcare.

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The Trump administration's proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to strip coverage from 16 million Americans while potentially slashing federal spending by nearly $1 trillion. However, states have a lifeline: by regulating private insurance prices, they can bolster Medicaid funding. Embracing price parity could not only preserve this vital program but also tackle deep-rooted inequities in U.S. healthcare.