The first 100 days of a president's term often serve as a litmus test for how the president will govern and what policies the new administration will prioritize for the duration of the term. But when President Joe Biden was sworn into office on January 20th, his administration faced unprecedented challenges—a global pandemic, a recovering economy, and political unrest—that dominated his administration’s initial agenda.

Health care leaders must be prepared for policy changes that are inherent when a new party assumes office. And that has been all the more important this year as we continue to battle the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccinate our communities, and look toward the future. This briefing examines the four questions we posed upon Biden’s inauguration to see what actions the new administration took in the first 100 days—and what to watch for moving forward.