
In a stunning upset, Donald Trump took the stage early yesterday morning to claim victory as the next president of the United States while Republicans celebrated retaining control of both the House and the Senate.
While the outcome of the election has long been expected to have a far-reaching impact across a number of policy areas, the Republican sweep of Congress and White House could result in profound changes in health policy after a hard-fought election on both sides of the aisle.
Although the exact implications of the race will become more apparent in the coming days and weeks, we expect Republicans to emphasize the election results as a mandate for change and use the opportunity to pursue significant new initiatives.
So what can providers expect from a Trump administration and a GOP Congress? Let’s take a look at what’s potentially in store for Medicare, Medicaid, and the private insurance market—and what those changes mean for provider strategy—by looking at the most common questions I’ve already received following the election.

