Tangle Trump unveils his "Great Healthcare Plan."
Jan 21, 2026
This podcast dives into President Trump's newly announced healthcare plan, outlining initiatives to lower drug prices and insurance premiums. The show examines the lack of specific legislative details, generating critiques from both the left and mixed reactions from conservatives. Discussions reveal PBM reform as a potential game-changer and explore the challenges of replacing ACA subsidies with direct payments. The hosts reflect on why the rollout feels rushed, suggesting a lack of political commitment from the administration.
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Plan Is A Framework Not A Blueprint
- The Great Healthcare Plan is a loose framework rather than a detailed legislative blueprint.
- Will Kavak argues it reads like a campaign page, not a plan lawmakers can enact.
Four Core Priorities Of The GHP
- The GHP focuses on four priorities: drug prices, premiums, insurer accountability, and transparency.
- The White House named OTC access, PBM regulation, and clearer insurer explanations as focal tactics.
Congress Pursues Piecemeal Healthcare Changes
- The bipartisan spending bill includes PBM limits, telehealth extensions, and at-home service funding through 2030.
- John Law reports these provisions show Congress is willing to pass piecemeal reforms independent of the GHP.