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What's on the line for health care in the midterms
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Voters are about to decide whether public backlash against the health care industry translates into meaningful policy shifts.
Key facts
- Reality check: Any Democratic victory — no matter the size — will be tempered by the realities of split government, with President Trump still in office for the next two years
- Voters are about to decide whether public backlash against the health care industry translates into meaningful policy shifts
- Health care has never been more expensive, and it's not going to get any cheaper without significant intervention
- The doctors-turned-politicians: Doctors are on the ballot in key races this year, and the question is how much public trust translates into votes
Summary
Health care has never been more expensive, and it's not going to get any cheaper without significant intervention. It's hard to see Democrats not making health care affordability a top priority in the next Congress, regardless of whether they win only a narrow majority in the House or sweep both chambers in a blowout. But the party isn't aligned on an agenda, and a strong showing by progressives could drag things leftward. Reality check: Any Democratic victory — no matter the size — will be tempered by the realities of split government, with President Trump still in office for the next two years.