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Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan.’ Here Are The Unanswered Questions

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President Trump on Thursday rolled out his latest vision for healthcare in a video. “The Great Healthcare Plan," as he called it, aims to tackle high drug costs and rising insurance premiums, while promising to maximize price transparency.

If properly implemented, the plan has the potential to transform U.S. healthcare, which has been largely unaffordable for millions of Americans. Just under half of U.S. adults say it is difficult to afford health care, according to a KFF poll. However, as currently articulated by the Trump administration, the ”Great Healthcare Plan” has a host of uncertainties that could affect the ultimate impact of this initiative. Here are some unanswered questions.

Under the plan, the federal government will send money directly to eligible Americans so they can purchase health insurance of their choice. The White House announcement stops short of providing details on eligibility. Without this, it’s difficult to assess whether this approach would improve access to care, particularly for marginalized populations.

There was no mention of how much money eligible Americans would receive. Even if........

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