Forbes November 6, 2024
With Donald Trump having successfully secured the presidency of the United States, significant shifts in American public health policy could be forthcoming.
Much of the attention on Trump’s public health policy has centered on reproductive rights, funding for federal agencies such as the CDC and on curbing the Affordable Care Act. This could unequivocally have profound effects on key health issues such as accessibility to medical care. As an example, repealing the Affordable Care Act would make it harder for millions of Americans with preexisting conditions to get adequate and effective healthcare coverage.
What could be even more troubling for public health is President-elect Trump’s endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who allegedly will have an immense influence on public...
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