AXIOS May 30, 2024
Health care lobbyists and conservative groups are stepping up preparations for what a second Trump presidency could mean for drug prices, health insurance subsidies and changes to health care entitlements.
Why it matters: A Trump win would once again shock the system, bringing unpredictability and the possibility of cuts to federal health programs.
Inside the room: Several GOP lobbyists told Axios they’ve received intensifying requests from health care clients in recent weeks to game out the beginning of a new Trump term and build relationships with Trump world.
- Much of the early focus is on how Republicans, should they also win the House and Senate, could quickly use the fast-track budget procedure known as reconciliation to push through an...