- In his address to Congress last week, President Joe Biden highlighted the country’s successful vaccination program and announced a $1.8 trillion family aid investment.
- No Medicare expansion was announced, but it’s still possible for that program to be part of the next 100 days.
- Investments in child care and broadband internet access should have positive health-related benefits downstream.
- Many inequities still exist in the healthcare system. Experts are hopeful that additional spending will help level the playing field.
President Joe Biden outlined a series of recovery efforts in a joint address to Congress to mark his first 100 days in office.
One major success of Biden’s time in office thus far has been vaccinations. Biden initially promised 100 million vaccinations in his 100 days in office. The United States exceeded 200 million vaccinations in that time frame.
The president also announced a $1.8 trillion family aid platform, known as the American Families Plan, that aims to help families with child care.
As the country rounds the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration has shown glimpses of what to expect in the months to come.
Source: healthline