Policy experts predict that a Kamala Harris presidency could significantly impact the U.S. health care system, particularly in areas like abortion rights, insurance coverage, and drug pricing. Click here for article.
Abortion Rights Focus: Harris is expected to heavily emphasize protecting abortion access, using it as a critical issue against opponents.
Health Care Expansion: She may work to build on Biden’s legacy by expanding Affordable Care Act coverage, enhancing subsidies, and extending Medicaid in states that haven’t yet expanded it.
Medicare for All: While she has shown support for Medicare for All, Harris is viewed as more pragmatic and may not push for radical changes, instead supporting public option proposals to reduce insurance costs.
Drug Pricing and Medicare: Harris is likely to continue promoting Biden’s initiatives from the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes capping insulin costs and allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
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