No family should have to drive an hour for basic care — and no one should go broke getting healthy. Access and affordability must go hand in hand. Walter is committed to creating a healthcare system that works for every family in the Fifth District, tackling barriers and strengthening local resources.

• Expand care in underserved communities with incentives for providers, telehealth expansion, and support for community health centers.

• Lower prescription and treatment costs through transparency, competition, and protection of Medicare reforms.

• Strengthen the healthcare workforce pipeline with nursing expansion programs and loan forgiveness for providers who serve locally.