Commonwealth Fund October 28, 2024
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Commonwealth Fund President Dr. Joseph Betancourt sees high stakes for Latinos — and all Americans — and their health care in the November election
The Trump and Biden–Harris administrations have made starkly different health care policy decisions, all with consequences for access to health care, costs of prescription drugs, and women’s health
A Spanish-language version of this piece is available at: https://eltiempolatino.com/2024/10/23/opinion/la-salud-de-los-latinos-en-las-elecciones-presidenciales/ or https://elplaneta.com/2024/10/23/opinion/la-salud-de-los-latinos-en-las-elecciones-presidenciales/ (published October 23, 2024).
As a Latino and a native-Spanish-speaking primary care doctor, I’ve cared for a diverse group of patients for nearly three decades at Massachusetts General Hospital, including many Latinos and their families.
Known as the birthplace of health care reform, Massachusetts is recognized for its commitment to universal coverage, health equity, and...