Trump Unveils ‘The Great Healthcare Plan’ to Lower Drug Prices and Target Insurers
On January 15, 2026, President Trump released 'The Great Healthcare Plan,' calling on Congress to lower drug prices, insurance premiums, hold insurers accountable, and increase price transparency.123
The plan proposes codifying most-favored-nation drug pricing deals, allowing more drugs over-the-counter, and slashing prices up to 300-500% via Trumprx.gov.1245
It redirects Obamacare subsidies from insurers to individuals, funds cost-sharing reductions to cut premiums by 10-15%, and ends PBM kickbacks.1345
Insurers must publish claim denial rates, wait times, profits, and use 'Plain English' standards for transparency.134
Reactions include praise from think tanks like Paragon Health Institute, but concerns from providers about expiring Obamacare subsidies.2
Sources:
1. https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/01/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-calls-on-congress-to-enact-the-great-healthcare-plan/
2. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/15/trump-health-plan-insurance-pharma-obamacare-00732557
3. https://leadingage.org/white-house-releases-the-great-healthcare-plan/
4. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/01/president-trump-unveils-the-great-healthcare-plan-to-lower-costs-and-deliver-money-directly-to-the-people/
5. https://www.crfb.org/blogs/white-house-releases-great-healthcare-plan