JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Vance announces Obamacare fraud crackdown: 750K enrollees get the boot
Trump named Vance as the administration's "fraud czar" earlier this year.
NYTIMES (Margot Sanger-Katz, Sarah Kliff and Christopher Rowland) - Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud
Vice President JD Vance said the measure would save the government $2.2 billion.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Vance, Oz to announce crackdown on alleged Obamacare fraud
Vice President Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), are expected to announce a new crackdown Tuesday on alleged fraud in Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges. The administration plans to cancel subsidy payments tied to 760,000 accounts it says are fraudulent, unauthorized or otherwise ineligible, according to The Wall Street Journal. Officials estimate the move will save taxpayers roughly $2.2 billion. CMS is also expected to cut off hundreds of insurance agents and brokers accused of improperly enrolling people in coverage. The move is the latest action from the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which Vance leads as President Trump's "fraud czar." The event is scheduled to…
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Medicare Part D paid $588M for over-the-counter drugs labeled as prescription-only
The money won't be recovered, because the payments complied with Medicare guidance in place at the time, officials say.
NYTIMES (Reid J. Epstein) - JB Pritzker Says He Used GLP-1s to Lose 80 Pounds
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, widely seen as a potential presidential candidate, revealed in an interview on “CBS Mornings” that he had been on a GLP-1 regimen since 2024.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Trump’s Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs | The NEWSMAX Daily (09/21/26)
On today’s NEWSMAX Daily, President Donald Trump discusses his decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Dr. Mehmet Oz joins “America Right Now” to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs and crack down on fraud, waste and abuse across federal healthcare programs. Plus, Robert Pape and Walid Phares discuss developments in the military operation involving Iran. Former Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons weighs in on the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule and former FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam and retired special agent Richard Staropoli analyze the latest developments surrounding Thomas Matthew Crooks.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Dr. Oz uncovers massive Medicaid scams, warns against socialized medicine | America Right Now
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joined “America Right Now” to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs and crack down on fraud, waste and abuse across federal healthcare programs.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Trump Announces All 50 States Joining Medicaid Drug Pricing Model
The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan.
The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan.Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Sean Noone) - Live: Trump to announce Medicaid ‘most favored nation’ drug pricing
Trump is expected to be joined by “several governors” in the Oval Office for the announcement, the official said.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Trump to announce Medicaid drug pricing plan
President Trump will deliver remarks Friday on another step in his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs. Trump is expected to announce that Medicaid programs in all 50 states will have access to “most favored nation” pricing for certain drugs. He will be joined by several governors in the Oval Office. The announcement comes as affordability remains key issue for voters ahead of the midterm elections. #trump #medicaid #midterms