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Trump Meets Insurers Amid Skepticism on Price Cuts

1/10/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with health insurance executives to negotiate lower prices, though allies say the effort has limited prospects.
  • Critics, including Sen. Rick Scott, say insurers cannot significantly cut costs without addressing high hospital fees.
  • Experts Ed Haislmaier and Bharat Ramamurti express skepticism, saying insurer concessions may be superficial and fail to tackle cost drivers.
  • The meeting reflects growing political pressure on Trump to address affordability concerns.