As former state health leaders, we know the challenges and opportunities facing the 21 new governors stepping into their roles on Jan. 1. Health is what lets people go to work, raise their kids, and enjoy the years they’ve earned. Health is also the largest line item in most state budgets and a primary driver of the affordability crisis for American families.
To succeed in harnessing the power of state government to improve health and well-being and tackle affordability, new governors need to do three things: hire operators, see the trouble that’s already here, and set a focused agenda.
