About this episode

The episode discusses how healthcare issues are influencing the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

As healthcare affordability remains a top concern for voters, political messaging is taking shape ahead of the 2026 midterms. Michael McAuliff , politics and policy reporter for Modern Healthcare , joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to discuss how candidates are talking about Medicaid, Medicare for All, and other healthcare issues—and what to watch as the campaign season continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: J. Carlisle Larsen

Guest: Michael McAuliff

Topics covered

• healthcare affordability
• 2026 midterm elections
• political messaging
• Medicaid
• Medicare for All

Keywords

• healthcare
• midterm elections
• politics
• Medicaid
• Medicare for All

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Organizations: Modern Healthcare

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