Health Affairs This Week

The FY 2027 HHS Budget Proposal: Changes, Cuts, and Investments

April 17, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Health Affairs Publishing's Jeff Byers welcomes Deputy Editor Jessica Bylander back to the pod to explore the White House’s proposed FY 2027 HHS budget, outlining major cuts to health agencies and research programs and the emphasized investment on the Make America Healthy Again initiative.Related Links:Celebrating Big Wins of the Trump Administration (HHS)President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal Released (NAWDP)White House seeks 12% cut to HHS in 2027 (Healthcare Dive)Sign up for Health Affairs' free newsletters to stay up to date on health policy news and analysis.

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