Healthcare Is on the Ballot: Rep. Jim McGovern & Policy Expert Chris Jennings on the 2026 Midterms

In this Health Activist Town Hall, Ask Nurses and Doctors is joined by Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) and veteran health policy strategist Chris Jennings for a candid conversation about the state of American healthcare and what's at stake in the 2026 midterm elections. They discuss: -The proposed $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and ACA rollbacks -How healthcare professionals can become effective messengers and advocates -The politics of healthcare affordability and cost complexity -Lessons from the bipartisan passage of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) -Where Republicans and Democrats can find common ground on healthcare -Prior authorization reform and physician payment -What a Democratic House and/or Senate could realistically accomplish in the next two years Whether you're a doctor, nurse, or concerned citizen, this conversation offers practical insights on how healthcare professionals can engage in the political process and make their voices heard.