5 health issues to watch for at the Democratic National Convention
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Summary
The upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago will spotlight key health care issues that Democrats believe resonate strongly with voters, such as negotiated drug prices, abortion rights, and medical debt. The convention will feature speeches from high-profile Democrats, including Vice President Harris, who is the presidential candidate. Harris's platform emphasizes accelerating drug price negotiations, expanding abortion rights, and addressing medical debt, proposing policies like capping insulin costs and eliminating billions in medical debt. Additionally, the DNC is expected to underscore the Democrats' commitment to preserving the Affordable Care Act and expanding Medicaid, contrasting their agenda with the Republicans’ past efforts to repeal the ACA and impose restrictions on Medicaid.
