Breaking: Trump releases health care plan amid pressure over affordability

President's plan is light on details, but could shape debate in Congress.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Trump releases health care plan amid pressure over affordability By Daniel Payne, Bob Herman, and John Wilkerson Ryan Sun/AP President Trump on Thursday released a hodgepodge of health care policies that would create new price-control power over pharmaceutical companies, but that otherwise wouldn't fundamentally overhaul America's existing system, as he faces mounting pressure to address the cost of insurance and care.   The most consequential provisions of what Trump dubbed "The Great Healthcare Plan" could be proposals to extend lower international drug prices to all Americans, make more prescription drugs available over the counter, and send at least some health insurance subsidies directly to enrollees. But many of those moves would require action from Congress. READ MORE Sign up for Health Care Inc. Unpacking the business — and secretive inner workings — of the U.S. health care industry. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Hospitals and doctors are ignoring RFK Jr.'s new vaccine schedule and relying on pediatricians' guidance instead By Daniel Payne 2   Trump administration reverses course on $1.9 billion in cuts to addiction and mental health grants By Lev Facher 3   Pazdur warns that politics, 'chaos' are damaging FDA By Elaine Chen 4   Is the White House's deal with pharma on GLP-1 drugs a game changer? By Elaine Chen For unlimited access to STAT, become a subscriber for less than $4 a week Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2026, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us