Thomas E. Dewey’s Policies on Healthcare Issues

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare › Stay At Home Order

Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?

Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine

Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?

Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions

Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, it is immoral to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions

Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation

Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?

Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare › Stay-At-Home Order

When should your state end the “Stay at Home” order and reopen its economy?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseMay 1st

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Healthcare › Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement

Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseYes, this will help States reduce Medicaid costs

Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices

Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare › Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs

Healthcare › VA Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Thomas E. Dewey voterbaseNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas

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