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GOP hits resistance on Medicaid cuts, and a brewing plan to lower drug prices


Published on 2025-05-06 23:00:41 - STAT
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  • This is the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine.

The Republican-led House is considering significant Medicaid cuts as part of their budget plan, which could impact millions of low-income Americans by reducing federal funding and shifting more costs to states. This move is part of broader efforts to address the national debt, but it has raised concerns about access to healthcare for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the House is looking to repeal the Most Favored Nations drug pricing model, which aims to lower drug costs by aligning U.S. prices with those in other countries. Meanwhile, the National Institutes of Health's Clinical Center in Washington, D.C., is facing its own set of challenges, including budget constraints and staffing issues, which could affect its ability to conduct critical medical research and provide care. These developments are part of a larger conversation about healthcare policy and funding in the U.S., as highlighted in the latest DC Diagnosis newsletter from STAT.

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