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You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The American Enterprise Institute spotted a potential gambling loophole in the GOP’s new Medicaid work requirements law. Send news tips and desperate schemes to keep health insurance to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal. What might Democrats’ oversight mean for the health care industry? Democrats are widely expected to do wall-to-wall investigations of the Trump administration if they flip either the House or Senate. While there’s been talk of taking on high profile issues like Jeffrey Epstein, immigration, presidential pardons, and Trump and his family’s involvement in cryptocurrency and government contracts, there also is ample room for health care investigations. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe