“Making America Healthy Again”: The New Vision for Health Policy in America

Chicago, IL US
May 5, 2026 to May 6, 2026

Over the past two decades, Congress has passed numerous healthcare bills that have redefined the landscape of access, coverage, quality and cost affecting Americans. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 marked a significant shift in philosophy as it pertained to access in acquiring healthcare insurance. For the first time in the history of the United States, barriers to obtaining health insurance were removed and the goal to have 93% of the U.S. population covered by 2020 was put into motion. Over the years, there have been modifications made by congress to remove the tax penalty associated with the individual mandate, and other industry-related taxes, that have questioned the economic foundation that supports access to affordable health insurance. What does the future hold for health spending/policy/equity/access and reform in the United States under the “Make America Healthy, Again” vision of the Trump Administration and modifications to health policies directed by “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025”?

Target Audience

  • Radiological Technologists
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  

  • Recall resources that serve as guideposts to better inform challenges and strategic direction for stakeholders in U.S. healthcare. 
  • Discuss congressional health policies from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025”. Timeline and market implications of key provisions for Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA health insurance marketplace and rural health. Ensuring the promise of “Make America Healthy Again”.  
  • Identify key provisions outlined in the Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) program and implications for rural health patients and providers.

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ASRT CE
  • 1.00 General CE - Attendance
Course opens: 
05/05/2026
Course expires: 
07/04/2026
Event starts: 
05/05/2026 - 1:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
05/06/2026 - 2:00pm CDT
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The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
FACULTY & PLANNERS
Faculty
Thomas Szostak, BS Finance
Director of Healthcare Economics                
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
 
 
 
Disclaimer
The education provided through this activity is for continuing education purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vizient, Inc.
 

 

 

Designation Statement(s)

 
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
 
Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.
 
 
 
Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)
 
Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ASRT CE
  • 1.00 General CE - Attendance
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