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Democrats target "Big Health Care" with populist reforms

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Newly elected Democrats are uniting to target corporate healthcare practices that they claim inflate costs. While broad reforms like Medicare for All are not currently feasible, a populist approach focusing on confronting "Big Health Care" is gaining traction. Incoming lawmakers are proposing measures such as breaking up large healthcare companies, limiting insurer profits, and expanding Medicare drug price negotiations, with some bipartisan support emerging on specific issues. AI

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Democrats target "Big Health Care" with populist reforms

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Caitlin Owens ·

    Democrats unite against Big Health Care

    <p>Newly elected Democrats from ruby red states are leading a charge to take on corporate health care and some business practices that they say drive up health care costs. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Democrats may not be anywhere close to agreement on Medicare for All…

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