The Fox News Rundown The Republican Pitch To Bring Down Health Care Costs
Nov 17, 2025
Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Missouri Congressman, discusses Republican strategies to lower healthcare costs and tackle ACA subsidies. He argues for broader reforms beyond Obamacare, highlighting issues like rising premiums and the impact of temporary COVID-era subsidies. Nicole Parker, a former FBI special agent, shares her insights on the internal divisions within the Bureau and the need for reform, while reflecting on her experiences and the emotional toll of serving in law enforcement.
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Broader Focus Beyond Exchange Subsidies
- Jason Smith argues ACA subsidies focus on only 24 million people while 347 million Americans face rising health costs.
- He says policy should target lowering costs for all Americans, not just exchange enrollees.
GLP-1s: Upfront Costs, Long-Term Savings
- GLP-1 drugs can improve health and reduce long-term cardiovascular costs but benefits will take time to materialize.
- Smith supports administration efforts to lower drug costs and Medicare reimbursement for these drugs.
Use HSAs And Transparency To Cut Costs
- Expand consumer choice, transparency, and Health Savings Accounts to drive down costs and encourage stewardship.
- Use tax code incentives to boost HSA contributions and make consumers better buyers of care.
