STAT+: Trump wants to import foreign drug prices. Medicaid cuts unveiled
In today's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter: Trump's plan to import foreign drug prices, Medicaid cuts unveiled, and more.
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What a week
This is a hectic week, and it got off to an early start with President Trump on Sunday evening breaking the embargo on his announcement of plans to lower drug prices. Hours later, the details of Medicaid cuts were published.
