Michael Baker

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  • Nov 6, 2026
    The 2026 midterm elections dramatically altered the political landscape for health policy. Democrats captured both chambers of Congress, flipped several Republican-held...
  • Oct 23, 2026
    Executive Summary Since April 2025, the Trump Administration has worked to end the de minimis exemption for low-cost imports of goods; on January 20, 2027, the next policy limiting...
  • Sep 14, 2026
    Last week’s jobs report delivered an unexpectedly strong result: Employers added 162,000 jobs in August. Health care was not responsible for the August blowout. The sector added...
  • Apr 7, 2026
    Executive Summary The Trump Administration announced a new Section 232 tariff regime targeting patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients, tying the policy to...