Medical Economics January 21, 2025
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. withdrawal from WHO is due to perceived mishandling of COVID-19 and political influences, suspending all funding and support.
- The executive order mandates a review and replacement of the 2024 U.S. Global Health Security Strategy to enhance public health and biosecurity.
- Rescinded policies include drug pricing models, ACA enrollment extensions, and several COVID-19-related initiatives from the Biden era.
- Policies against discrimination based on sexual or gender identity and student protections in schools were also rescinded, indicating a shift in social policy.
Executive orders issued on first day of presidency impact various health initiatives
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization....