September 5, 2024

KFF, formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation, has published an analysis of the health policy positions of the two major party candidates for US president in the 2024 election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump (KFF, Compare the Presidential Candidates’ Health Care Records and Positions, last accessed September 5, 2024). The site is a live document so it will be updated throughout the election campaign. As noted at the site:

“The general election campaign is underway, spotlighting former President Trump, the Republican nominee, and Vice President Harris, the Democratic nominee, as the viable contenders for the presidency. Although health care reform may not be a central issue in this election as in the past, health care remains a significant concern for voters. Trump and Harris have distinctly different records and positions on health care. This side-by-side analysis provides a quick resource for understanding Trump’s presidential record and Harris’ record in the Biden-Harris administration and in previously held public office, as well as their current positions and proposed policies. Proposals are from when candidates served as president and vice president respectively unless text or links indicate otherwise. This tool will be continuously updated as new information and policy details emerge throughout the campaign.”

Topics covered as of September 5, 2024 include: Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Abortion, Contraception, Maternity Care, LGBTQ Health, Gun Violence, Public Health, Prescription Drug Prices, Medicare, Health Care Costs, Mental Health, Opioid Use Disorders, Long-term Care, Global Health, and Immigrant Health Coverage.

World Health Systems Facts is a project of the Real Reporting Foundation. We provide reliable statistics and other data from authoritative sources regarding health systems and policies in the US and sixteen other OECD member nations.

Page last updated September 5, 2024 by Doug McVay, Editor.