Medical Economics April 4, 2025
Austin Littrell

Key Takeaways

  • The Trump administration’s rapid policy changes threaten public health, physician reimbursement, and regulatory environments, with over 100 executive orders impacting data accessibility and federal employment.
  • Major restructuring of health agencies, including HHS, FDA, and CDC, risks degrading essential services and reducing workforce, potentially affecting drug development and patient safety.
  • Executive orders targeting DEI programs and vaccine oversight raise concerns, with ACP joining other organizations to reaffirm vaccine safety amid disinformation.
  • Legislative challenges include potential Medicaid and Medicare cuts, with ACP advocating for H.R. 879 to prevent physician payment reductions and urging member engagement.

In a 60-minute panel, the directors of regulatory and legislative affairs with the American College of Physicians discussed hot topics in health policy...

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