| Hello John, Good news out of Washington. President Trump has recently issued an executive order to lower drug prices that sends a clear message: We’re committed to fixing what’s broken by putting patients and taxpayers first — not special interests or unaccountable bureaucracies. The Trump executive order, built on accountability and innovation, takes targeted action where it’s needed most — wasteful spending, hidden costs, and a lack of transparency. By addressing these challenges head-on, the president is paving the way for a system that works better for individuals and families, ensuring access to quality care at prices people can afford. The executive order is packed with important changes, but here are the highlights: - Lowering unfair drug prices without stifling the groundbreaking advancements that make America a global leader in medical innovation. Patients deserve access to lifesaving medications at fair prices, and this initiative strikes the delicate balance between affordability and continued investment in the discovery of new treatments and cures.
- Eliminating unchecked middlemen profits that drive up costs for consumers. These hidden markups have long siphoned money away from patients and taxpayers, leaving them to bear the burden of inflated prices. By ensuring more transparency and accountability, the White House is making sure more of every health care dollar goes directly to patient care.
- Expanding access to affordable, lifesaving medications for more Americans. No one should be forced to choose between their health and their financial security. These reforms aim to lift that burden, particularly for vulnerable populations, so more people can access the medications they need without added stress or financial strain.
These reforms reflect patient-centered principles that are central to improving the U.S. health care system — transparency, innovation, and opportunity. And they are consistent with changes we’ve long advocated as part of our Personal Option health reform plan. Reforms like: - Boosting the number of drugs available over the counter
- Streamlining FDA drug approvals to give patients and doctors more options without reducing safety
- Removing barriers to robust pharmaceutical competition and price transparency
- Repealing harmful prescription drug price controls that drive up costs and stifle lifesaving innovation
Of course, a president can only do so much. We need Congress to make all these ideas a reality for every American. So, please contact your elected officials and let them know you support a Personal Option! |
| Thank you for joining our effort to make health care more affordable, effective, and fair for all Americans. Sincerely, Dean Clancy Senior Health Policy Fellow Americans for Prosperity |
