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Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is no fan of Medicare for All — says focus should be on access

While progressive presidential candidates pitch Medicare for All as a solution to the nation’s health care dysfunction, Rep. Ben McAdams is saying the focus should be shifted — to access for all.

The state’s only congressional Democrat says health care is among the top concerns of the 4th Congressional District constituents he meets during open house and town hall events. Many are frustrated by high drug prices or the costs of medical care more broadly, he said.

While he agrees that there is major room for improvement in the nation’s health system, McAdams said he’s not in favor of Medicare for everyone, such as the plan being pushed by Sen.