My Platform · Section D
Healthcare
Getting care, and paying for it, is a worry for a lot of families. Positions haven't been decided yet.
Last reviewed: Oct 13, 2026
Draft for Linny's review, not a campaign position
This section describes the issue and the facts. It is a working draft for Linny's review. It does not state a campaign position.
The problem
Costs, coverage, and access to doctors and hospitals, especially in rural areas, are real concerns.
Healthcare law is complicated and split among federal programs, states, employers, and insurers.
Why it matters in Arkansas
- Persons under 65 without health insurance: 11.7% in Pope County; 11.4% in Arkansas. (source)
What still needs confirmation
Any healthcare proposal should be explained plainly: what changes for patients, what it costs, and who pays.
[TO BE PROVIDED BY LINNY: any position on healthcare systems, insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or drug pricing]
What Congress can realistically do
- Congress writes and funds Medicare and the federal share of Medicaid, and regulates parts of private insurance.
- States run Medicaid day to day within federal rules; many hospital and licensing decisions are state matters.
Costs & trade-offs
- Expanding coverage usually costs money; cutting costs can affect access or quality. Those trade-offs should be stated, not hidden.
How you can participate
- Tell me what you're seeing where you live through the contact form (pick "Community concern").
- Push back. If something here is wrong or one-sided, send the evidence and I'll look at it.
- Watch your own representatives: votes and bill text are public on Congress.gov.