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Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid My Administration has been relentlessly committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs to preserve and protect them for those who rely most on them. The Medicaid program was designed to be a program to compassionately provide taxpayer dollars to healthcare providers who offer care to the most vulnerable Americans. To keep payments reasonable, billable costs for such care were historically capped at the same level that healthcare providers could receive from Medicare. The State and Federal Governments jointly shared this cost burden to ensure those of lesser means did not go untreated. Under the Biden Administration, States and healthcare providers were permitted to game the system. For example, States “taxed” healthcare providers, but sent the same money back to them in the form of a “Medicaid payment,” which automatically unlocked for healthcare providers an additional “burden-sharing” payment from the Federal Government. Through this gimmick, the State could avoid contributing money toward Medicaid services, meaning the State no longer had a reason to be prudent in the amount of reimbursement provided. Instead of paying Medicare rates, many States that utilize these arrangements now pay the same healthcare providers almost three times the Medicare amount, a practice encouraged by the Biden Administration. These State Directed Payments have rapidly accelerated, quadrupling in magnitude over the last 4 years and reaching 0 billion in 2024 alone. This trajectory threatens the Federal Treasury and Medicaid’s long-term stability, and the imbalance between Medicaid and Medicare patients threatens to jeopardize access to care for our seniors. I pledged to protect and improve these important Government healthcare programs for those that rely on them. Seniors on Medicare and Medicaid recipients both deserve access to quality care in a system free from the fraud, waste, and abuse, that enriches the unscrupulous and jeopardizes the programs themselves. We will take action to continue to love and cherish the Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure they are preserved for those who need them most. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall therefore take appropriate action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, including by ensuring Medicaid payments rates are not higher than Medicare, to the extent permitted by applicable law. This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP

Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid My Administration has been relentlessly committed to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs to preserve and protect them for those who rely most on them. The Medicaid program was designed to be a program to compassionately provide taxpayer dollars to healthcare providers who offer care to the most vulnerable Americans. To keep payments reasonable, billable costs for such care were historically capped at the same level that healthcare providers could receive from Medicare. The State and Federal Governments jointly shared this cost burden to ensure those of lesser means did not go untreated. Under the Biden Administration, States and healthcare providers were permitted to game the system. For example, States “taxed” healthcare providers, but sent the same money back to them in the form of a “Medicaid payment,” which automatically unlocked for healthcare providers an additional “burden-sharing” payment from the Federal Government. Through this gimmick, the State could avoid contributing money toward Medicaid services, meaning the State no longer had a reason to be prudent in the amount of reimbursement provided. Instead of paying Medicare rates, many States that utilize these arrangements now pay the same healthcare providers almost three times the Medicare amount, a practice encouraged by the Biden Administration. These State Directed Payments have rapidly accelerated, quadrupling in magnitude over the last 4 years and reaching $110 billion in 2024 alone. This trajectory threatens the Federal Treasury and Medicaid’s long-term stability, and the imbalance between Medicaid and Medicare patients threatens to jeopardize access to care for our seniors. I pledged to protect and improve these important Government healthcare programs for those that rely on them. Seniors on Medicare and Medicaid recipients both deserve access to quality care in a system free from the fraud, waste, and abuse, that enriches the unscrupulous and jeopardizes the programs themselves. We will take action to continue to love and cherish the Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure they are preserved for those who need them most. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall therefore take appropriate action to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, including by ensuring Medicaid payments rates are not higher than Medicare, to the extent permitted by applicable law. This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID…

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DEVELOPING: Chaos Erupts as ICE Agents Conduct Immigration Raids in Downtown Los Angeles – Protestors Throw Projectiles, Block Vans (VIDEO) |

DEVELOPING: Chaos Erupts as ICE Agents Conduct Immigration Raids in Downtown Los Angeles – Protestors Throw Projectiles, Block Vans (VIDEO) |

ICE Raids Spark Protests in Downtown Los Angeles On Friday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents descended upon…

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Ranking the top five free agents in the summer 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thomas Muller, Jonathan David, more

Ranking the top five free agents in the summer 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo, Thomas Muller, Jonathan David, more

The summer transfer window for 2025 has officially kicked off ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, set…

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Justice Department Drops Biden-Era Lawfare Suit Against Trump Adviser Peter Navarro – The Same Suit Where FBI Agents Celebrated His Indictment |

Justice Department Drops Biden-Era Lawfare Suit Against Trump Adviser Peter Navarro – The Same Suit Where FBI Agents Celebrated His Indictment |

Dr. Peter Navarro hosting Steve Bannon’s The War Room during his absence. In a notable turn of events,…

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AI Agents for Business: Definition, Benefits, and More

AI Agents for Business: Definition, Benefits, and More

Businesses are increasingly adopting AI agents to enhance customer service, automate workflows, accelerate decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.…

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Hakeem Jeffries, Kathy Hochul rage at Trump after Nadler’s aide nabbed by DHS agents: ‘Clearly trying to intimidate’

Hakeem Jeffries, Kathy Hochul rage at Trump after Nadler’s aide nabbed by DHS agents: ‘Clearly trying to intimidate’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused the Trump administration of attempting to intimidate Democrats by handcuffing one…

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NYC broker fee law — which protects tenants from costs — challenged by real estate agents in 11th-hour push

NYC broker fee law — which protects tenants from costs — challenged by real estate agents in 11th-hour push

Real estate agents are racing against time to negotiate a deal. Before a new law shifting the burden…

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10 years for fentanyl pill-making operation, driving car toward federal agents

10 years for fentanyl pill-making operation, driving car toward federal agents

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Operating Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Pill-Making Operation A man accused of operating a…

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Two Female Secret Service Agents Suspended After Brawl Outside Obama’s D.C. Residence (VIDEO) |

Two Female Secret Service Agents Suspended After Brawl Outside Obama’s D.C. Residence (VIDEO) |

Two Secret Service Agents Suspended Following Viral Brawl Outside Obama's Residence In a rather surprising turn of events,…

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UNHINGED Judge ATTACKS ICE Agents in Viral Courthouse Clash! | Elijah Schaffer’s Top Stories Of The Last 24 Hours (VIDEO) |

UNHINGED Judge ATTACKS ICE Agents in Viral Courthouse Clash! | Elijah Schaffer’s Top Stories Of The Last 24 Hours (VIDEO) |

Welcome to ’s Week-in-Review with Elijah Schaffer, where we delve into the five most notable stories from the…

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15 Best AI Agents in 2025 Based on Features & Benefits

15 Best AI Agents in 2025 Based on Features & Benefits

AI agents have become essential tools for businesses looking to boost productivity, streamline processes, and improve customer experiences.…

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Innovative Artists Entertainment Promotes Four to Agents

Innovative Artists Entertainment Promotes Four to Agents

Innovative Artists Entertainment has recently announced the promotion of Courtney Martin, Isaac Finn, Alex Jankovich, and Madeline Petrovich…

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