Give patients and families control over health care decisions

Ernst supports leaving health care decisions to patients, families, and doctors, rather than federal officials. She frames their control over those decisions as central to meeting individual needs.

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In their own words

they are the ones who should be in control of health care decisions

The source

Joni Ernst: official policy priorities

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026