Issue Position: Quality Health Care

Issue Position

I am living proof of the failure of Obamacare. For similar coverage to what I had just five years ago, the cost has tripled. TRIPLED! If that's "Affordable Care," I'd hate to see what they consider unaffordable.

The socialist mantra is, "Medicare for All." Ultimately, Medicare for All will result in health care for none, controlled by people who do not have your best interests at heart. I absolutely oppose it.

Iowa spends $4.9 billion on Medicaid, covering one in every 5.5 Iowans -- about $8,500 per person per year. One only needs to walk into New Hope Village in Carroll to understand there are those who, through no fault of their own, are in need in our state. We owe it to our taxpayers and to those in need to ensure that every penny is spent wisely.

As your State Senator, I will engage with stakeholders--including patients, providers, facilities, and insurers--to ensure we're developing sound, affordable, patient-centered, market-driven health care policy.

Furthermore, I will support policies to help attract, incentivize, and retain highly trained health care professionals to ensure our rural communities have ready access to high quality health care personnel, facilities, and services.

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