| President Joseph R. Biden addressed the nation Tuesday night where he not only covered important topics such as the Russian war against Ukraine, the state of the economy, and inflation, but he also focused on a variety of healthcare issues. | | Healthcare costs, the COVID-19 pandemic, and behavioral health access were among the topics discussed. | | Following the address, healthcare stakeholders shared their reactions which included applause and a push to take more steps. | | The American Medical Association and The Federation of American Hospitals were among the stakeholders who released statements. |
The president of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, addressed the nation Tuesday night in his first State of the Union address, where he covered a variety of topics, including healthcare. Several healthcare stakeholders weighed in with their thoughts on the president's address. Read more about the healthcare stakeholders' reactions by following this link. Related Coverage: 1. Fact Check: Biden Sets High Bar in 1st State of the Union Speech 2. Healthcare Stakeholders Pen Letter to Congress to Extend Medicare Sequester Cuts Moratorium 3. White House to roll out new roadmap to address COVID 4. Biden's Blanket Statement — 'No More Surprise Billing' — Doesn't Quite Cover It 5. Nurses Challenge CDC's Latest COVID-19 Safety Rollback |