Tipping point for health care? Experts see midterms reshaping policy

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WASHINGTON — No matter what happens on Election Day, the midterms will have sweeping implications for American health care.

The future of essential health policies, the politics surrounding health issues, and insight into the inner workings of the remade federal health infrastructure will all be affected by Tuesday’s outcomes. A Congress controlled by Democrats could slow down policymaking and amp up investigations. If Republicans maintain a majority, on the other hand, that could supercharge the party’s legislative agenda.

Over the last several weeks, STAT interviewed more than two dozen government and private sector leaders, consultants, lobbyists, and staffers. Below are some of the top ways Tuesday’s vote could impact the U.S. health system.

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