Healthcare Is a Human Right

Too many families are forced to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their bills. Skyrocketing prescription costs, hospital closures, and medical debt are pushing working people into crisis while corporations and insurance companies post record profits. I believe healthcare is a human right — not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. Every person deserves access to affordable, quality care without fear of bankruptcy.

Lowering Prescription and Medical Costs
No one should ration insulin or skip medication because of cost. I support allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping out-of-pocket expenses, and cracking down on pharmaceutical price gouging. Families deserve transparent pricing and real protections from surprise medical bills.

Affordable, Accessible Care for All
Everyone should be able to see a doctor, get preventive care, and receive mental health services when they need them. I support expanding public healthcare options and strengthening community health centers so people can access care regardless of income, employment, or zip code.

Ending Medical Bankruptcy
A medical emergency should never destroy a family’s financial future. I will fight for policies that eliminate crushing medical debt, cap healthcare costs, and protect families from predatory billing practices that trap people in cycles of poverty.

Protecting and Strengthening Rural Hospitals
Rural hospitals are lifelines for our communities — providing emergency care, local jobs, and essential services. I support targeted federal investment, fair reimbursement rates, and workforce development programs to keep rural hospitals open and fully staffed.

Healthcare as a human right means putting people over profits — lowering costs, expanding access, protecting rural care, and ensuring that every family in District 3 can get the care they need without fear or financial ruin.