• Prescription Drug Prices: Trump aimed to lower prescription drug prices through various initiatives, including allowing drug importation from Canada, increasing price transparency, and limiting “gag clauses” that prevent pharmacists from telling patients about cheaper options. However, these efforts had limited success.  
• Medicaid: The Trump administration encouraged states to implement work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, a move that was criticized for potentially reducing coverage for vulnerable populations.  
• Reproductive Health: Trump’s presidency saw increased restrictions on abortion access, including expanding the “Mexico City Policy” that withholds funding from organizations that provide abortion services or referrals.  
• Opioid Crisis: The Trump administration continued efforts to address the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment, and law enforcement measures.

Joe Biden (2021-present):

• Affordable Care Act (ACA): Biden has prioritized strengthening the ACA, including reversing some of the Trump administration’s actions and expanding access to coverage.

  His administration has focused on increasing enrollment and affordability.  
• Prescription Drug Prices: Biden has also made lowering prescription drug prices a key priority, with initiatives such as allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and capping insulin costs for Medicare beneficiaries.  
• Mental Health: Biden has emphasized improving access to mental health care, with proposals to expand mental health coverage and invest in mental health services.  
• Maternal Health: Addressing the rising rates of maternal mortality, particularly among women of color, has been a focus for Biden. His administration has supported initiatives to improve maternal health care and reduce disparities.  
• COVID-19 Pandemic: Biden’s presidency has been largely defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a major focus on vaccination efforts, testing, and providing financial relief to healthcare providers.  

It’s important to note that these are just some of the key healthcare issues addressed by the last two presidencies. Other areas of focus included healthcare costs, telehealth, and innovation in healthcare delivery. The impact and effectiveness of these policies are still being debated and evaluated.