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Donald Trump is president elect: What does he think of health care?
Author(s)Keith A. Reynolds
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- Trump's re-election may lead to renewed efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and promote market-driven healthcare solutions.
- Potential policy shifts could include reducing drug prices, altering Medicaid funding, and expanding private insurance options.
A look at what happened in the former president’s first term, and his plans for his second term.
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