Healthcare Costs as Voter Issue stories

Sep 30, 2026

Trump administration finalizes Medicare drug pricing rule with $440 million in savings

CMS finalized the GLOBE demonstration program aimed at matching Medicare drug prices to international rates, but projected savings fell dramatically from $11.9 billion to $440 million after exempting 96% of drugmakers. Only four companies will participate after others signed separate pricing agreements.

Sep 30, 20264 sources

Sep 29, 2026

Medicare Advantage premiums projected to drop over 16% in 2027

CMS projects Medicare Advantage premiums will decrease more than 16% in 2027, according to newly released data showing insurers continue adapting to pressure in the privatized Medicare program.

Sep 29, 20262 sources

Sep 18, 2026

Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns Ahead of 2026 Midterms, KFF Polls Show

Health care costs rank as the top health care issue for voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with half of voters saying the issue is extremely important for candidates to address, according to KFF polling.

Sep 18, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪The Trump administration has signed separate drug pricing deals with more than two dozen drugmakers, including major pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk
▪The Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to inquiries regarding what factors drove the sharp reduction from $11.9 billion to $440 million in projected savings for the GLOBE program
▪The Trump administration's finalized GLOBE rule exempted drugmakers that signed separate, voluntary "most favored nation" pricing agreements with the White House from participating in the mandatory GLOBE pilot program

Subtopics

US health policy & drug pricing2 Healthcare Access and Insurance1 International trade1 Medicare1 Medicare 2026 Changes1 Trump administration1

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