AXIOS March 16, 2023
First, it was passing the Affordable Care Act. Then, it was defending it. Then it was allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. But with those big boxes checked, it’s not clear what congressional Democrats’ next big health care goal is.
Why it matters: Taking too long to agree on the next big thing could create a policy vacuum heading into a presidential election cycle — and deprive lawmakers and outside groups of a target to aim for.
- It could even cede some important health issues to Republicans, though the GOP has struggled to find major health targets after the failure of Obamacare repeal.
- Most Democrats asked about their agenda favor wonkier, incremental initiatives over crafting new landmark laws.
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