The rule allows states to import drugs from Canada if their plan wouldn't pose additional safety risks to the public and would save consumers a significant amount of money. It goes into effect November 23.

Trump timed the order with a speech to outline his healthcare vision, which did not offer a plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.

Health inspectors found safety shortcomings at 77 New York nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic, including basic infection-control violations like failing to have staff wear masks or wash their hands, according to records and state officials.

The Trump administration will request comments on its plan to hold back money from community health centers unless they change their patient billing practices under the 340B drug discount program.