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Trump’s plan to strong-arm insurers into lower prices is met with skepticism

By POLITICO  
   January 12, 2026

President Donald Trump plans to call health insurers to the table and demand lower prices as he seeks to allay voters' concerns over affordability. But health policy experts, researchers and even some GOP members say it won't be so simple. Even if a deal materializes, there are reasons to be skeptical that voluntary cuts by insurance companies could bring significant, lasting healthcare savings for Americans.

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