Political Quotes

“I believe that the American people are well aware that this administration, the Trump administration, has taken steps to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, and now my party, the Democrats, are taking major steps to reverse it. But, as we do so, we should also address health equity. My amendment will ensure that the ACA navigators can and should refer Americans to community-based organizations that also address social needs tied to health outcomes. Social factors like your ZIP Code, income, race, ethnicity, and language ability all play a major role in one's health. A good example in the communities I represent is housing and homelessness. Without adequate housing, it is hard to address people's healthcare needs. At a recent roundtable I had with hospitals, community health centers, and other medical professionals, they made clear that homelessness profoundly impacts people's and their patients' health. Hospitals like L.A. County-USC are looking at homelessness as a health risk factor. What does that mean? That means, when you get checked into L.A.…”