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5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep

Democrats’ victories in the midterm elections could have a major impact on Americans’ healthcare, from how much people pay for health insurance and prescription drugs to what coverage is available to them, according to health policy experts and former White House advisers. If the Democrats and President Donald Trump are willing to work together, that is.

With control of the House and Senate, Democrats will hold significant leverage to restore the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies , reverse cuts to Medicaid and push for changes they say would make healthcare more affordable.

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