Healthcare is a Human Right
Quality healthcare is a human right that should be open to everyone. No one should go into debt in order to get the care that they need. I will fight to rein in the rising costs of prescription drugs, to support healthcare workers, to eliminate health disparities, and to make sure our system works for everyone.
My Key Initiatives for expanding access to quality healthcare:
Providing universal healthcare while protecting access to supplemental plans: Healthcare is a human right and should be affordable and accessible to all. I would implement policies to address health disparities and promote policies to support equitable access to healthcare for everyone.
Lowering prescription drug costs: No one should have to choose between basic necessities and medicine. Addressing the soaring costs of prescription drugs prioritizes public health over profits, reduces disparities in the healthcare system, and reduces financial strain on families.
Supporting Healthcare Workers: Healthcare workers are underappreciated, essential, and should receive better support. Ensuring healthcare workers have strong workplace protections, fair pay and benefits, and Union representation is a start in recognizing their significiant contributions to people everywhere.
Destigmatizing Mental Healthcare: Mental health is as important as physical health. I will advocate for destigmatizing mental health issues and making sure everyone can receive mental healthcare services. We need to integrate mental health more deeply into the general healthcare conversation, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable seeking the help they need.
Inclusive Healthcare for Children with Diverse Needs: Every child deserves the best start in life, which includes healthcare that meets each child’s needs. I will work to enhance healthcare services for children with diverse developmental needs, including those with neurodiverse conditions. I will work to create an inclusive healthcare system that recognizes and meets the unique needs of every child, providing them with the foundation for a successful, healthy life.
Our Pledge: We need more than just policy change—we need a change in how we think about healthcare. In my campaign and in Congress, I will work to build a shared philosophy so that every individual's healthcare needs are met with respect, understanding, and dignity. We need to ensure quality healthcare for all as a basic right, not healthcare for the wealthy and inferior care for those who cannot afford it. Join me in building a future where personal healthcare freedoms are not just protected but celebrated.