End Incentives for Ultra-Processed Foods —75% of SNAP funds go to processed foods, with 10% spent on soda, while crop subsidies promote unhealthy options. The new administration could shift policies to reduce the consumption of foods that harm American health, especially kids.
Remove Toxins from Food, Water, and Products—The U.S. allows harmful chemicals, many of which are banned in Europe. The new administration should examine these toxins to protect public health.
Eliminate Conflicts of Interest in Health Agencies— The FDA’s drug budget and 95% of the USDA’s nutrition panel has conflicts of interest. This leads to flawed health guidelines and prioritizes pharmaceuticals over lifestyle changes. Reform is needed to restore credibility.
Expand Patient Choice through HSAs/FSAs — Current healthcare limits patient choice and forces a one-size-fits-all approach. Expanding Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts would give patients more control over their care and drive down costs.
Drive Medical Innovation — The FDA’s slow and costly approval process stifles innovation. Streamlining the FDA and encouraging medical breakthroughs could reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes, making the U.S. a global leader in healthcare innovation.
State Reforms
Reform SNAP – Focus on healthier food options and reduce reliance on subsidizing ultra-processed foods in state-run nutrition programs, promoting better public health outcomes.
Prioritize Evidence-Based Mental Health and Addiction Treatments – Opioid addiction costs over $1 trillion annually and claims 100,000+ lives. Investing in proven mental health and addiction therapies can save lives and reduce these costs significantly.
Unlock patient choice via HSA-type accounts - Today’s healthcare robs Americans of choice. Patients are shuttled into a 1-size-fits-all program where insurers cover only certain treatments, with certain doctors, and under certain conditions. Patients should once again have choice over their care and where their healthcare dollars are spent, and re-introduce the price mechanism to healthcare (which should drive healthcare costs down).
