Health care — and who would handle it best — has continued to be contested turf in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. Polls show that Americans have ranked health care costs high on the agenda for national leaders. The Biden administration withdrew approval for work requirements in state Medicaid programs and encouraged states to expand coverage. During her vice presidency, the Biden administration rolled out federal regulations that provide broad protection against discrimination based on gender identity by federally funded health care entities. The Biden administration also launched a new office at the White House focused on pandemic preparedness and response.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 14, 2024 10:22 UTC