Trump’s Initial Order on Health Rules: Potential Effects on Policy and Regulation
How Trump’s First Executive Order Could Reshape U.S. Health Policy
On his inauguration day, the president signed an executive order with an unclear impact that, “did not provide administration officials with any new powers to unravel parts of the law.” In response, NHeLP released an issue brief analyzing the executive order. In summary: The [executive order] itself does not – and indeed cannot – change any provision, requirement, or aspect of the ACA. In itself, it is a messaging document and merely restates President Trump’s campaign promises. The ACA is still valid law and any attempts to repeal or change the law must start with Congress.
