The memorandum issued by President Trump directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take necessary actions against waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicaid program.

It highlights concerns about financial practices used by some states that have led to inflated Medicaid payments, which are significantly higher than Medicare rates.

This approach aims to ensure that both seniors on Medicare and Medicaid recipients have access to quality care while maintaining the long-term stability of these essential government healthcare programs.

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