#us-health-policy

#us-health-policy

Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics. With costs rising and government subsidies under pressure, Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how much the government should pay for health insurance and how much should be left to market forces. Supporters of public investment say broader coverage strengthens the economy and protects families. Critics say it drives up costs and weakens competition.

Donald Trump, always one to tout his knack for dealmaking, declared on Tuesday that he'd just struck one of his best deals ever. "This is one of the biggest medical announcements that this office has ever made," Trump said in the Oval Office, flanked by his top health officials. They'd gathered to announce that the administration had cut a deal with the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Trump couldn't help but smirk. "I'm surprised you're agreeing to this," he told Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer.