California's Next Governor to Face Sharp Rise in Uninsured Population
Source Summary
Xavier Becerra, who served as health secretary when the nation's uninsured rate reached a historical low, is running to become California's next governor. He will take office as states face the largest rise in the uninsured rate in a generation, presenting a major healthcare policy challenge.
Why it matters
The incoming California governor will inherit a healthcare crisis as the uninsured population surges to levels not seen in decades, requiring immediate policy response.
