Issue Position: Affordable Healthcare for All

Comprehensive, affordable healthcare is critical to the well-being of Minnesota families. Throughout my almost three decades working in emergency medical services, I have seen people in incredible medical crises. I have observed families worried about their loved ones who also worry that they won't be able to pay for the care that is being delivered. Minnesota families deserve peace of mind when faced with medical diagnoses and decisions - they should not have to decide between personal bankruptcy or chemotherapy. I believe that availability and access to a full-range of women's reproductive choices and family planning resources is crucial to the economic and emotional health of Minnesota families. Private medical decisions should remain private, not controlled by legislators.

As the representative of SD57B, I will support legislation that provides effective and efficient medical care for all Minnesotans. I will encourage the adoption of a healthcare system that does not tie access to healthcare to employment, allowing Minnesotans to stay rooted in their communities rather than needing to relocate for the sake of health coverage. I will also focus on ensuring that small business employers are not financially stressed by providing quality healthcare options to their employees. I will seek input from medical professionals and constituents - not just insurance companies - to inform my healthcare votes.

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