Becker's Healthcare December 26, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump will take office for the second time in January, and ASC leaders are preparing amid his plans to appoint a swath of new leaders to oversee aspects of the healthcare system.
Here are five key notes:
1. Several health systems and ASCs are bracing for potential supply challenges heading into a new presidential term. Mr. Trump plans to levy new tariffs against several key countries, likely increasing prices for American businesses.
Many ASCs have struggled to come back from supply shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, they will now likely be hit with new challenges in the coming months, including tariffs and potential port strikes.
“My organization is preparing for the potential proposed tariffs in...