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Kamala Harris’ healthcare policy positions

Here is a look at where Ms. Harris stands on healthcare policy issues

1. Reproductive health rights are likely to be a cornerstone of Ms. Harris’ campaign, according to KFF Health News.

2. Mergers and Acquisitions: Ms. Harris strongly opposed healthcare consolidation and prosecuted numerous industry players for alleged fraud or antitrust violations, according to The New York Times.

3. Ms. Harris proposed her own “Medicare for All” plan. In a departure from Mr. Sanders, the proposal called for a 10-year phase-in period and would allow private insurers to compete with a government-led system. 

4. Ms. Harris has advocated for student loan debt forgiveness during her time as California attorney general and as vice president, particularly for those working in public service sectors such as education, law enforcement and healthcare.

5. Ms. Harris has advocated for investments to address the nation’s maternal health crisis and reduce health inequities. In 2022, she unveiled the administration’s Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis.

6. In April, Ms. Harris announced two final rules that set minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities and at-home services, and require facilities to have a registered nurse on site 24/7.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/kamala-harris-healthcare-policy-positions-6-notes.html

Important: Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy

The general election campaign has commenced, spotlighting President Biden and former President Trump as the presumptive nominees for their respective parties and the currently viable contenders for the presidency. While this is not an election like in the past where health care reform is a central issue being debated, health care is an important issue for voters and Biden and Trump have sharply divergent records and positions. This side-by-side analysis serves as a quick resource for understanding each candidate’s record as president, positions, public statements, and proposed policies. It will be continuously updated as new information and policy details emerge throughout the campaign.

https://www.kff.org/compare-2024-candidates-health-care-policy/