Breaking: President-elect Trump has big ambitions to shake up health care

The president-elect campaigned on promises to upend public health institutions, reshape federal health programs, and slash high costs

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Donald Trump returns to the presidency with big ambitions to shake up health care By Sarah Owermohle Christine Kao/STAT Republican Donald Trump has won the presidency, marking a new era for federal health agencies and the industries they oversee.   While health care took a back seat in his campaign rhetoric, Trump has said he's ready for campaign lieutenants like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "go wild" on health, medicine, and food policy. Trump has also said he would not sign a law restricting abortion nationwide, but he's promised other policies that would shape who receives health care, and who can deny it.   Here's what to expect for health and medical policy with the return of Trump to office. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis The nation — and its health care decisions — are entering an unprecedented political era. Cut through the noise with our twice-weekly newsletter covering politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 7 key people who could shape Trump's health care policy By Sarah Owermohle and Rachel Cohrs Zhang What's on the docket for Congress post-election: Chinese biotech, Medicare payments, ACA subsidies By John Wilkerson RFK Jr. alarms leaders in health, even many in GOP By Sarah Owermohle Trump's talk of 'bad genes' is rooted in eugenics. Experts explain why it's making a comeback By Anil Oza Election Day is just the start As a new government takes power, STAT is committed to accurate, uncompromising reporting on health care and medicine. Please consider supporting our newsroom today. Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us