Healthcare Directives

Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First

Published: Tue 15th Apr 25

President Trump's executive order aims to significantly lower prescription drug prices for Americans.

The order criticizes the Inflation Reduction Act for insufficient savings and negative impacts on seniors' healthcare coverage.

To address this, the order directs various federal agencies to take actions like reforming Medicare drug price negotiations, stabilizing Part D premiums, and better controlling middleman prescription drug markups.

It also seeks to increase competition by accelerating generic drug approvals and streamlining drug importation.

Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits

This presidential memorandum tackles the issue of illegal aliens obtaining Social Security Act benefits.

It directs several agencies, including the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security, to implement measures to ensure only eligible individuals receive benefits.

Key actions include promulgating guidance to prevent improper payments, strengthening fraud prosecution efforts via Special Assistant United States Attorneys, and improving data management to identify deceased beneficiaries.

The memorandum emphasizes compliance with applicable law and the importance of preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

National Donate Life Month, 2025

Published: Fri 4th Apr 25

President Donald J. Trump's April 3, 2025, proclamation designates April 2025 as National Donate Life Month.

The proclamation emphasizes the critical need for organ donors, noting the significant number of people awaiting transplants and the lives saved through donation.

It urges all Americans to consider becoming organ donors and to share this decision with loved ones, providing methods for enrollment.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2025

President Donald J. Trump's proclamation designates April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The proclamation stresses the importance of protecting children, condemning child abuse and neglect, and emphasizing the role of strong families.

It also explicitly denounces what it characterizes as harmful gender ideology impacting children's well-being.

The President calls on all Americans to support efforts promoting children's safety and development.

Cancer Control Month, 2025

Published: Fri 4th Apr 25

President Donald J. Trump's April 3, 2025, proclamation designates April 2025 as Cancer Control Month.

The proclamation acknowledges the high incidence of cancer in the United States, celebrates survivors, and highlights ongoing efforts to improve cancer treatment and prevention, including advancements in medical technology and initiatives aimed at lowering healthcare costs.

The President calls upon Americans to engage in relevant programs and activities to commemorate the month.

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2025

President Donald J. Trump's April 2025 proclamation designates April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

It links the issue to border security and illegal immigration, citing specific cases as evidence of an increase in sexual assault linked to immigration.

The proclamation emphasizes the administration's efforts to strengthen border security, combat human trafficking, and bring about justice for victims of such crimes.

Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports

This presidential action amends previous orders to address the synthetic opioid crisis fueled by imports from China.

It eliminates the duty-free de minimis exemption for certain products from China, imposing either a 30% ad valorem or tiered specific duty on items valued under $800, depending on the method chosen by the transporter and enforced by the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The order requires carriers to remit duties to CBP and mandates a 90-day report assessing the action's impact on American industries.

World Autism Awareness Day, 2025

Published: Wed 2nd Apr 25

President Trump's proclamation designates April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day.

It acknowledges the rising prevalence of autism in the United States, emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention, and urges Americans to learn more about ASD and support those affected and their families.

The proclamation also cites the creation of the Make America Healthy Again Commission to address childhood disorders.