Lexology January 26, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Republicans in Washington are focusing on health policy as part of a broad effort to address voters’ concerns about affordability heading into the 2026 midterms.
- Two weeks ago, the White House released President Donald Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan and called on Congress to pass the priorities it outlines. Although the proposal contains only broad strokes and is unlikely to be successfully taken up on Capitol Hill, it does signal Republicans’ current health policy priorities.
- Meanwhile, Congress last week released its final package of appropriations legislation to finish funding the government for fiscal 2026, and it included long-sought reforms to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices and provisions to address hospital reimbursement at off-campus locations. Those proposals initially appeared...
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