Study: Federal budget cuts hit most vulnerable groups hardest
(Credit: Adobe Stock) Federal spending and policy changes under President Donald Trump’s second administration are already affecting Americans’ health and could have lasting consequences, according to research by HPM’s Miranda Yaver alongside researchers from the University of Michigan . Appearing in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, the study reviewed executive actions, including funding freezes and rescissions, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, using the World Health Organization Social Determinants of Health Framework . “We wanted to see how these actions affected living conditions, inequities and our knowledge base, our ability to evaluate critical health programs,” said Yaver. This comes as the cost of health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace is projected to double next year, leaving millions without coverage. In addition, new federal work requirements for SNAP food assistance went into effect this month, and significant cuts and...