The regulatory landscape is expected to change under the new administration, with right-leaning groups challenging agency regulations through legal means.

Potential Impact on Healthcare Sector

Potential issues include tariffs on foreign goods and mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, which could affect American hospitals and staffing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Efforts to shrink federal agencies and eliminate waste could have both positive and negative outcomes for health agencies.

Targeting Costly Regulations

The new administration may also target costly regulations established during the Biden administration, particularly those from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Congressional Review Act may be used to reverse regulations, but the new administration is expected to take a more tactical approach.

They may propose new rules to rescind or delay the implementation of finalized regulations.

Evolution of Regulatory Environment

The regulatory environment will continue to evolve, with a focus on Medicaid access and eligibility, ambulatory covered services, and HIPAA privacy requirements.

Republicans may use appropriations riders to restrict agency funding for specific rules.

Conclusion

Overall, there is expected to be a contentious regulatory battle in the coming years that will impact the healthcare sector.