10 people to watch who could shape health policy in a Harris administration

These leaders have worked closely with Harris on issues like reproductive health and maternal mortality

From left: Mark Cuban, Rohini Kosoglu, and Laphonza ButlerIllustration: Christine Kao/STAT; photos: Getty images

Oct. 10, 2024

Chief Washington Correspondent

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris could usher in a new era of prioritizing women’s health if she’s elected president.

While Harris has generally toed the Democratic party line on health care policy issues, she has distinguished herself by advocating for reproductive health access and addressing maternal mortality disparities.

The people around her who have shaped her policy positions on the issue stand to be influential in a future Harris administration. Lawmakers who had teamed up with Harris on Capitol Hill will find a newly empowered champion in the White House if Harris is elected.

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Rachel Cohrs Zhang

Chief Washington Correspondent
Rachel Cohrs Zhang reports on the intersection of health policy and business in Washington. She covers Capitol Hill, lobbying, and federal agencies. Her primary areas of focus are the pharmaceutical and hospital industries. She is also the co-author of the free, twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.