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(Photo illustration by Bill Kuchman\/The Bulwark<\/em> | Photos: Getty, Shutterstock)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Packard Health is pleased to share that both Ray Rion, MD, Executive Director<\/strong>, y Dr. Ron Romero<\/strong>, were recently interviewed by journalist Jonathan Cohn<\/strong> para The Bulwark<\/em> article, “Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article explores how health care costs and affordability became significant issues during the 2026 election cycle.<\/strong> Drawing on their experiences caring for patients in Washtenaw County, Dr. Rion and Dr. Romero shared perspectives on the financial challenges many people face when seeking care and the impact rising health care costs can have on individuals and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a federally qualified health center serving our community regardless of ability to pay, Packard Health sees firsthand how the cost of health care, medications, insurance, housing, food, and transportation can affect overall health and well-being. The article highlights the importance of ensuring that affordable, accessible care remains available to those who need it most.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article: Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the article is published by<\/em> The Bulwark and is currently behind a paywall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We appreciate the opportunity for Dr. Rion and Dr. Romero to contribute to this important national conversation about health care affordability, access, and the challenges facing patients and providers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What happens when health care costs become a kitchen-table issue for millions of Americans?<\/p>\n

Our Executive Director, Ray Rion, MD, and provider, Ron Romero, MD, recently shared their frontline perspectives with journalist Jonathan Cohn for The Bulwark’s article, “Why 2026 Is a Health Care Election.” Their insights highlight the real challenges patients face when navigating the cost of care.<\/p>\n

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