AJMC January 22, 2025
Giuliana Grossi

Key Takeaways

  • Trump’s policy reversals include ACA enrollment measures, WHO withdrawal, and drug pricing model eliminations, raising concerns about healthcare equity and pandemic preparedness.
  • ACA rollbacks may affect enrollment and health outcomes, especially in Medicaid expansion states, emphasizing the importance of maintaining reforms for vulnerable populations.
  • WHO withdrawal could hinder U.S. access to global health data, impacting pandemic prevention efforts and international cooperation.
  • Despite reversals, key initiatives like the insulin cap and Medicare drug price negotiations remain, though future support is uncertain.

President Donald Trump’s initial executive orders target previous efforts to reduce health care costs, pandemic preparedness, and international partnerships, showing a stark contrast to the Biden administration.

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Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Insurance, Payer
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