Issue Position: Affordable Healthcare for All

Issue Position

Comprehensive, affordable healthcare is critical to the well-being of Minnesota families. During almost three decades of working in emergency medical services, I saw countless people in medical crises. I have seen families worried about their loved ones, while also struggling with the possibility that they won't be able to pay for the needed care. Minnesotan families deserve peace of mind when faced with medical diagnoses and decisions -- they should not have to decide between personal bankruptcy or chemotherapy. I also believe that availability and access to a full range of women's reproductive choices and family planning resources are 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 support legislation that provides for effective and efficient medical care for all Minnesotans. I will continue to work towards 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 have sought input from medical professionals and constituents -- not just insurance companies -- to inform my healthcare votes.

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