Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
“We need a healthcare system that works for everyone and is affordable and accessible, so people can receive the care they need without worrying about costs.”
“We need a healthcare system that works for everyone and is affordable and accessible, so people can receive the care they need without worrying about costs.”
“Reverse the Medicaid cuts supported by Lauren Boebert that threaten rural hospitals and disproportionately affect communities where access to care is already limited”
“Protect and expand telehealth access and require meaningful insurance coverage so rural Coloradans can see specialists and other providers without traveling hours for routine appointments”
“Our veterans, military families, and rural communities deserve leaders who will keep their promises, strengthen access to healthcare and earned benefits, and deliver real results. That’s the kind of leadership I will bring to Congress.”
“We need to make sure people are getting the preventative and routine care they need in a way that works for them, so that less people end up getting so sick they need emergency care.”
“Reverse the Medicaid cuts supported by Lauren Boebert that threaten rural hospitals and disproportionately affect communities where access to care is already limited”
“When I get to Congress, I'll work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to protect Medicaid funding and make sure our rural hospitals have the resources they need not just to survive, but to thrive.”
“I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to restore the cuts to Medicaid that threaten our rural hospitals, and pass good, bipartisan legislation that will enable our hospitals to not only survive, but thrive.”
Make insurers pay for needed care instead of denying it
Require health plans to cover essential care and pre-existing conditions
Simplify health insurance and cut its paperwork and overhead
“Protect and expand telehealth access and require meaningful insurance coverage so rural Coloradans can see specialists and other providers without traveling hours for routine appointments”
“Pass legislation requiring insurers to fairly and promptly reimburse rural hospitals, cutting the enormous administrative costs of fighting endless denials”
“Reverse the Medicaid cuts supported by Lauren Boebert that threaten rural hospitals and disproportionately affect communities where access to care is already limited”
“Pass legislation requiring insurers to fairly and promptly reimburse rural hospitals, cutting the enormous administrative costs of fighting endless denials”
“When I get to Congress, I'll work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to protect Medicaid funding and make sure our rural hospitals have the resources they need not just to survive, but to thrive.”
“We need to ensure that reimbursement rates are fair, and that rural hospitals are given the same pricing point for medical supplies that their larger counterparts are given.”
“I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to restore the cuts to Medicaid that threaten our rural hospitals, and pass good, bipartisan legislation that will enable our hospitals to not only survive, but thrive.”
“Recognize EMS as an essential service and provide sustainable support for staffing, equipment, and operations, because rural communities cannot function without reliable emergency medical services”
Stop insurers from denying or delaying care doctors say patients need
“Pass legislation requiring insurers to fairly and promptly reimburse rural hospitals, cutting the enormous administrative costs of fighting endless denials”
“Keep the government out of your personal healthcare decisions and your doctor’s office, because I believe in our right to privacy and the freedom to make our own decisions”
“Protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program by preserving access to discounted medications that help rural hospitals and other safety-net providers stretch limited resources and continue serving their communities”
“Make the Rural Health Transformation Program work for Colorado by building on the parts of the program that can strengthen rural care while fixing provisions that create unnecessary restrictions or fail to address hospitals' long-term financial challenges”
“RHTP only covers about a third of the projected Medicaid reductions, and that funding ends after five years. These Medicaid cuts will continue long after.”
“Her vote targeted critical improvements in Cheyenne Wells and Fort Morgan that would strengthen emergency care, expand public health services, and keep rural hospitals functioning. Those projects would mean safer communities, healthier families, and care closer to home.”
“And many of the federal programs that have been proposed as funding solutions actually trap these hospitals – they’re structured by requirements that prohibit badly needed repairs or restorations to existing parts of the hospital. The Rural Health Transformation Program is one such example, with significant restrictions on funding and requirements that funded activities be innovative; a standard which means a damaged roof or general building repair is not approved, and larger development projects can’t be saved for over a longer period of time.”
“We should be listening to them about what they need and what they want. And if what they want is to save five years’ worth of funding to break ground on a new hospital building because the current one was built in the 1930s, they should have the opportunity to do that without so many restrictions.”
“We need to work to level the playing field for rural hospitals, because they are taken advantage of time and time again. Independent rural hospitals should be allowed to band together and form groups so they have more ground to stand on when negotiating with insurance companies and medical suppliers.”
“And we need to seriously reform insurance companies, because the current system isn’t working for anyone – whether you’re a patient, a provider, or a hospital trying hard just to stay open.”
“Every American should have access to the medications that keep them healthy, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program is crucial in making these medications affordable.”
“When I get to Congress, I will set up a Rural Health Advisory Council and continue to work with the good folks at each one of these hospitals to ensure that legislation passed through the House reflects their needs and goals, and sets rural communities up for future success.”
“We need leaders who will lower costs, protect healthcare, strengthen our economy, and restore common-sense leadership. I will be that leader, and I'm honored by the support I have received in pursuit of that goal.”
“Our national debt has surpassed $40 trillion and continues to climb. Retired Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher recognizes the threat this poses to our country, and she wants voters to know that balancing the budget and bolstering a strong U.S. economy is a top priority for her. In a new ad up on air today, she compares her values to those of Lauren Boebert.”
“We need leaders who will lower costs, protect healthcare, strengthen our economy, and restore common-sense leadership. I will be that leader, and I'm honored by the support I have received in pursuit of that goal.”
“This debt will crush our country if we don’t act now, get the reckless spending under control, and re-evaluate our tax base to begin paying down this debt in a meaningful way. I refuse to leave this to my children and grandchildren to solve.”
“Our national debt is crushing us, and we are suffering from a real lack of leadership in Washington when it comes to this problem. I refuse to leave this burden to my children and grandchildren – we need to face this head on and make responsible decisions about where our money goes.”
“Our national debt has surpassed $40 trillion and continues to climb. Retired Rear Admiral Eileen Laubacher recognizes the threat this poses to our country, and she wants voters to know that balancing the budget and bolstering a strong U.S. economy is a top priority for her. In a new ad up on air today, she compares her values to those of Lauren Boebert.”
“This debt will crush our country if we don’t act now, get the reckless spending under control, and re-evaluate our tax base to begin paying down this debt in a meaningful way. I refuse to leave this to my children and grandchildren to solve.”
“Our veterans, military families, and rural communities deserve leaders who will keep their promises, strengthen access to healthcare and earned benefits, and deliver real results. That’s the kind of leadership I will bring to Congress.”
“Our veterans, military families, and rural communities deserve leaders who will keep their promises, strengthen access to healthcare and earned benefits, and deliver real results. That’s the kind of leadership I will bring to Congress.”
Other things the site says about defense and veterans (3)
“I know something about the sacrifice that comes with serving in the military, which is why I know how important it is to support our veterans and their families.”
“She’s running for Congress to defend the Constitution, protect veterans and working families, and ensure that rural Colorado’s land, economy, and way of life are respected—not run over—by Washington.”
“Americans deserve a stable, functioning, and reliable immigration system – and we must have a secure border. Our immigration system should also provide a pathway to citizenship for hardworking people who want to contribute to our economy. These goals are not in conflict – and Americans should expect Congress to deliver both.”
Give undocumented immigrants a path to legal status or citizenship
“Americans deserve a stable, functioning, and reliable immigration system – and we must have a secure border. Our immigration system should also provide a pathway to citizenship for hardworking people who want to contribute to our economy. These goals are not in conflict – and Americans should expect Congress to deliver both.”
Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
Create a path to citizenship for immigrants living here
Include border security and enforcement in immigration reform
“Americans deserve a stable, functioning, and reliable immigration system – and we must have a secure border. Our immigration system should also provide a pathway to citizenship for hardworking people who want to contribute to our economy. These goals are not in conflict – and Americans should expect Congress to deliver both.”
Develop renewables alongside fossil fuels and nuclear power
“Power America’s future with energy produced right here in Colorado with an all-of-the-above approach that includes clean, traditional, and alternative sources”
Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
Pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy
“Power America’s future with energy produced right here in Colorado with an all-of-the-above approach that includes clean, traditional, and alternative sources”
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“This ill-conceived and unnecessary war is having terrible consequences for our national security and taking a serious toll on our sailors, Marines, and military families. The damage to morale, readiness, and recruitment could last for years”
“We all want our communities to be safe, which is why I’ll work to support first responders and law enforcement with the training and equipment they need in order to do their jobs well.”
Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
Invest in better training for police officers
Build trust between police and the communities they serve
“We all want our communities to be safe, which is why I’ll work to support first responders and law enforcement with the training and equipment they need in order to do their jobs well.”
“This debt will crush our country if we don’t act now, get the reckless spending under control, and re-evaluate our tax base to begin paying down this debt in a meaningful way. I refuse to leave this to my children and grandchildren to solve.”
Win infrastructure funding for their own state or district
“Work as a strong federal partner to build long-term water infrastructure for Colorado so farmers and ranchers can have viable alternatives to buy and dry”
“My opponent has repeatedly opposed major bipartisan federal investments that included funding for water infrastructure. I would take a different approach. I am willing to work with anyone and everyone who is serious about solving these problems, because we are already behind.”
“She pledged to continue working with communities and water managers to develop a list of infrastructure priorities and then aggressively and proactively pursue federal funding to support a long-term solution.”
“Bring together agriculture groups, municipalities, conservancy districts, water providers, and state government to identify how to invest for the future and protect Colorado’s water”
“She addressed the leadership problem contributing to the water crisis in Colorado, and stated that while much of this work appropriately belongs at the state and local levels, Colorado’s 4th District is in need of a much stronger partner in Washington.”
“A real partner in Congress can help fund conservation and efficiency improvements in partnership with our communities here, not in opposition to them”
“A real partner in Congress can protect Colorado’s interests when federal policy intersects with interstate compacts. And it can make sure that rural communities aren’t handed expensive federal mandates without the resources to comply.”
“should not just wait for communities to come asking for money — it should convene people, identify priorities, help navigate federal agencies, pursue authorizations and appropriations and make sure Colorado isn’t leaving federal resources on the table.”
