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Firstpost16-01-2026, 08:04

Trump Unveils 'Great Healthcare Plan' Framework, Omits ACA Replacement Details

  • Donald Trump announced a "Great Healthcare Plan" framework, urging Congress to pass it for immediate relief.
  • The plan includes lowering domestic drug costs by pegging them to international prices and redirecting federal funding to citizens.
  • It aims to reinstate ACA's cost-sharing reduction subsidies and mandate maximum price transparency for hospitals and insurers.
  • The proposal lacks details on replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and new ideas for expanding America's healthcare system.
  • Democrats criticized the plan as a "Band-Aid" and "pitiful," arguing it fails to address the healthcare crisis effectively.

Why It Matters: Trump's new healthcare framework proposes cost-cutting measures but lacks a clear ACA replacement.

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