Donna Shalala on Health Care

At HHS, implemented a nationwide immunization plan

Following her eight-year stint under Clinton, Shalala returned to education, serving as president of the University of Miami (2001--15). In 2007 U.S. Pres. George W. Bush appointed Shalala and Bob Dole to head a commission investigating the problems at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The following year Shalala received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2018 she launched a bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, running in Florida's 27th district. She was elected later that year.

Defend & improve ACA; create "Medicare Option for All"

Implemented CHIP (child healthcare) as Clinton's HHS Sec'y

Shalala highlighted her tenure as the longest-serving U.S. secretary of health and human services, working in the Clinton administration for eight years and implementing the Children's Healthcare Insurance Program.

Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Repealing the Nationalized Health Care System that Forces Citizens to Buy Insurance ' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Keep ObamaCare, according to PVS survey.

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Health Care: Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."