Her father was a family doctor in Delaware, Ohio, which meant Alaina never had to worry about healthcare while growing up. After losing her father to cancer in 1999, Alaina now faces the reality every American does when grappling with our nation’s healthcare system. Like her father did, Alaina believes healthcare is a basic human right. She also believes Americans should always have choice, freedom, and independence in choosing a healthcare plan that works for them and their families.

One thing we can all agree on is that our nation’s healthcare system is broken. But dismantling the Affordable Care Act and starting over is not the solution.

Our first priority must be stabilizing and restoring the Affordable Care Act in order to maintain coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, and to ensure that everyone has the choice to be covered under a public option.

Alaina also supports an income-based cap on healthcare expenses and the rapid expansion of Medicare and Medicaid.

