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12-05-2025
House Republicans have released a plan to reduce Medicaid spending by $715 billion over a decade, causing 8.6 million people to lose health coverage. The proposal, part of a larger bill to enact President Trump's domestic agenda, includes work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries, increased paperwork, and higher co-payments for doctor visits. The bill also targets states that fund health coverage for undocumented immigrants and reduces funding for Planned Parenthood. Democrats have criticized the plan as an attack on vulnerable populations.
Entities: House Republicans, Medicaid, President Trump, Congress, Democrats • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
12-05-2025
President Trump plans to sign an executive order to lower US drug prices by aligning them with prices in other wealthy countries, using a 'most favored nation' pricing model. The proposal faces opposition from the pharmaceutical industry and may be subject to legal challenges.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, PhRMA, Harvard Medical School, Medicare • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
12-05-2025
US President Donald Trump announced that he will sign an executive order to reduce US prescription drug prices to the level paid by other high-income countries, potentially cutting costs by 30-80%. The order, expected to take effect on Monday, aims to implement 'most favoured nation' pricing, aligning US drug costs with the lowest prices paid globally.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, Truth Social, Medicare, White House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
