This month, the House and Senate reached an agreement on a concurrent budget resolution, after weeks of back-and-forth negotiations over topline spending and savings numbers.

On April 15, 2025, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order (EO) on prescription drug costs.

On April 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Rate Announcement and Final CY 2026 Part D Redesign Program Instructions.

On April 4, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (Part D Final Rule).

On March 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Fact Sheet: HHS’ Transformation to Make America Healthy Again. The document outlines HHS' restructuring plan as part of an initiative to enhance efficiency and address chronic diseases in America. Key changes include significant personnel reductions and consolidating divisions and offices to streamline operations.

On the evening of March 11, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR), which funds the federal government at existing levels until Sept. 30.