Rapper Fat Joe, known for his support of then-Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign, recently commended President Donald Trump for signing an executive order focused on healthcare price transparency. In a statement shared on social media, Fat Joe expressed optimism about the impact of the order without directly mentioning Trump by name.
Fat Joe emphasized that the issue of healthcare price transparency transcends politics and is fundamentally about advocating for patients, workers, employers, and unions nationwide. He criticized the previous lack of transparency in the American healthcare system, describing it as both un-American and unethical.
Trump's executive order builds upon a previous order issued during his first term, aiming to enhance regulations that prioritize patient interests by mandating hospitals and health plans to provide clear and meaningful price information to the public.
The new order also criticized the Biden administration for allegedly failing to fully enforce the transparency requirements established by Trump's previous order, particularly regarding drug prices. It calls for swift action from the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services secretaries to implement and enforce the healthcare price transparency regulations.
Notably, Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, is awaiting confirmation by the Senate, potentially playing a key role in advancing the administration's healthcare transparency agenda.
Overall, Fat Joe's support for Trump's executive order underscores the bipartisan nature of the healthcare price transparency issue and the importance of prioritizing patient rights and informed decision-making in the American healthcare system.
