Public Perception and Candidate Focus
A significant 67% of Americans feel health care is underrepresented in the , with Democrats (78%) more concerned than Republicans (53%) about the lack of attention.
Candidates Harris and Trump offer differing approaches to health care, with Harris emphasizing lowering prescription drug prices and expanding Medicare, while Trump focuses on IVF coverage and leaves abortion to states, promising to protect Medicare.
Prescription Drug Policies and Expert Insights
Harris aims to lower prescription drug costs by extending Medicare's negotiation powers and capping insulin prices for all Americans, building on the Biden-Harris administration's initiatives.
Experts view Harris' plans as realistic but question the implementation, suggesting improvements in generic competition and biosimilar regulations. Trump's past measures and current stance on drug costs show limited specificity.