Fix Healthcare

Healthcare is not working the way it should, and families are paying the price.

In Chester and Berks counties, parents are delaying care, skipping doctor visits, or taking on debt because premiums and out-of-pocket costs are too high. Expectant mothers worry about prenatal care expenses, and children miss preventive care that could avoid bigger problems later. The system rewards complexity and middlemen while families face rising costs and uncertainty.

I believe we can fix this by focusing on prevention, access, and accountability instead of adding layers of bureaucracy. That is why I support guaranteeing healthcare coverage for children, young adults, and expectant mothers in a way that reduces costs for families and employers and improves long-term outcomes.

As a chaplain, I have worked with families facing medical crises, mental health challenges, and situations where help came too late. Early care matters. It saves lives and reduces long-term costs.

My focus in Congress will be:

• Provide universal coverage for children and young adults up to age 23, including preventive care, mental health services, routine checkups, and vaccinations. Children should not miss care because of cost. Catching issues early keeps kids healthier, supports families, and lowers long-term healthcare spending.
• Ensure comprehensive care for expectant mothers, including prenatal care, delivery, postpartum services, and pediatric care through a child’s first year. Supporting mothers and infants early prevents complications and reduces expensive interventions later.
• Reduce waste and abuse in the healthcare system by targeting fraud, cutting unnecessary administrative overhead, and limiting middlemen practices that drive up costs without improving care. Savings should go to patients and providers, not bureaucracy.
• Encourage innovation and competition that lowers costs and expands access, including telehealth, community-based clinics, and preventive care programs. Patients should have more options and clearer pricing, while existing coverage like employer plans and Medicare are protected.

I have spent my career fixing systems that were not working and making decisions where results mattered. Healthcare should work for families, not against them. I will focus on practical reforms that lower costs, improve access, and make the system work better for the people who depend on it.