We know that, for many, women’s health access is a top priority. The great news is that you will soon have an opportunity to affect public policy that determines the future of women’s health in Texas and beyond. Early Voting in Texas begins in just 5 days. While you’re studying the issues and getting to know the individuals running for office, we offer 10 questions to ask candidates about how they will improve healthcare for Texas Women.
- What are your top healthcare priorities for the legislative session?
- What will you do to improve access to affordable healthcare?
- What is your plan to ensure funding for the state administered women’s health programs to help fully meet the growing need for preventive healthcare among low-income, uninsured women across Texas?
- How will you work to reduce the number of Texans without health insurance?
- What do you believe are the best ways to support the work and recommendations of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force?
- What is your vision for telemedicine/telehealth moving forward?
- How will you protect the doctor/patient relationship from legislative interference and mandates?
- What will you do to ensure Texas has a strong provider network with the capacity to serve all women in need of preventive health services?
- Will you support innovative new health care policies that benefit the health of Texas’ women and families?
- Will you support expanding/extending Medicaid to all population groups?