Come January, Republicans will control the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House, regaining full power for the first time since 2018. That will give them significant clout to dramatically change health policy. But slim margins in Congress will leave little room for dissent.
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has vowed not to touch Medicare, though there are Medicare-related issues — including drug price negotiations and physician pay — that will soon demand attention. This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post. Among the takeaways from this week’s episode: Subscribe to KFF Health News' free Morning Briefing.
Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: KFF Health News’ “ ,” by Phil Galewitz. The Atlantic’s “ ,” by Zoë Schlanger. Politico’s “ ,” by Alice Miranda Ollstein.
JAMA Network Open’s “ ,” by Richard S. Saver. Also mentioned in this week’s podcast:.
