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Issue Position: Healthcare

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2016
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Health and Health Care

All Missourians deserve access to affordable, quality healthcare.

An unexpected trip to the emergency room should not result in crippling debt, and one should not be denied access to affordable care based on income or a pre-existing condition.

In 2013, the Missouri Senate voted against expanding Medicaid coverage. That decision resulted not only in loss of coverage for 300,000 lower-income adults in Missouri but also meant a loss of federal dollars -- an estimated $1.7 billion. This is unacceptable, as it hurts individuals and the hospitals that try to serve them.

The North Kansas City Hospital, with its wonderful staff and the high quality service they provide, is an integral part of our community. Representative Swearingen fought to protect the North Kansas City Hospital. I will fight for the hospital's autonomy and work to ensure the hospital continues to thrive.


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