Breaking: Tax bill that cuts Medicaid headed to Trump's desk

Trump's bill has significant impacts on patients, hospitals, and doctors alike.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   How the tax-cut bill that's headed to Trump's desk would upend health care By Daniel Payne, Chelsea Cirruzzo, and John Wilkerson Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images House Republicans passed President Trump's landmark tax bill Thursday, putting transformational health provisions on the cusp of enactment.   The bill slashes health care spending by more than $1 trillion over a decade, cuts that would affect patients, hospitals, and doctors nationwide. It will also force states to make tough decisions about how to balance their budgets as the federal government pulls back. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   How Dr. Oz helped seal the deal on Trump's tax-cut bill By Chelsea Cirruzzo, John Wilkerson, and Daniel Payne 2   Watch: Who is the Senate parliamentarian, and why do they matter for Medicaid? By Alex Hogan 3   Terminated NIH grants are being reinstated almost entirely in blue states By Anil Oza 4   Opinion: Will Congress' Medicaid reforms really kill people? By Liam Sigaud Get 50% off STAT+ Subscribe now to access award-winning journalism, exclusive newsletters and alerts, premium data tools, and event discounts. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us