Opinion: North Carolina Proves Bipartisan Health Care Reform Can Work Nationwide

North Carolina officials Mandy Cohen and Kody Kinsley argue that pragmatic, bipartisan approaches to health care reform can overcome partisan gridlock and benefit patients nationwide. Their state's successful collaborative efforts demonstrate that Republicans and Democrats can find common ground on healthcare policy when they prioritize practical solutions over political ideology. This model of cooperation offers a blueprint for addressing critical health care challenges at the federal level, potentially improving access and quality of care for all Americans. The authors emphasize that health care reform doesn't require choosing between political parties—it requires choosing between people's health and partisanship.