Sirona memorandum highlighting President Trump’s Executive Orders (EOs) and other Administration action with federal and state health policy implications. This living document will continue to track and curate key agency activity related to the implementation of these respective directives. Milestone deadlines that have already passed are in gray, while upcoming milestone deadlines are in white. The most recent version of this document is available on the clients-only section of the Sirona Strategies website.
- Implementation Tracker – Trump Administration Executive Orders and Related Activities
President-elect Trump has announced several political nominees for notable health care positions. Please see below for those resources. We will continue to update as announcements are made.
On November 23, President-elect Trump announced nominees for FDA, CDC, and Surgeon General. Please see below for background memos on each nominee.
- Background Memo – Dave Weldon CDC Nominee
- Background Memo – Dr. Nesheiwat Nominee for Surgeon General
- Background Memo – Marty Makary Nominee for FDA Commissioner
On November 12, President-elect Trump announced the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will serve as a presidential advisory commission providing advice and guidance from outside the federal government to streamline bureaucracy and reduce inefficiency. Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the effort. DOGE will have a significant impact on the federal workforce and operations. Sirona’s memo, which provides an overview of DOGE and anticipated priorities, is available below.
- Background Memo – Department of Government Efficiency
On November 19, President-elect Trump announced the appointment of Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as the CMS Administrator. Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon, television personality, and former Republican candidate for Senate. Read more below.
- Background Memo – Dr Oz Nominee for CMS Administrator
President Elect Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). RFK Jr.’s nomination prompted an expected, partisan response from Congress. Some Republicans have praised his independent approach to public health policies and applauded his critical stance on mainstream health practices, especially those involving vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry. However, many Democrats and public health experts have raised significant concerns, citing his controversial views on vaccines and public health measures. Sen. Crapo (R-ID) Statement Sen. Cassidy (R-LA) Statement Rep. Pallone (D-NJ) Statement
- Background Memo – RFK Jr Nominee for HHS Secretary
Former President Trump won the presidential election. Republicans have gained a majority in the Senate and a slim majority in the House. Sirona has analyzed election results and implications for health policy.
On January 21, President Trump signed more than 25 Executive Orders (EO) which include implementing a regulatory freeze, establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), changes to the federal workforce and rescinding Biden Administration actions. Sirona’s memo, which summarizes notable EOs and their health care implications, is available below.
Please see below for Sirona’s tracker of Trump Administration personnel, which we will continue to update as announcements are made and nominees are confirmed.
Please see below for Sirona’s tracker of 119th Congress Leadership Positions and committee members. We will continue to update this document as announcements are made.
