OPINION — Republicans face an uphill battle in the 2026 midterms. The party in power usually loses ground, and voters are increasingly frustrated with rising costs and a healthcare system that feels broken.
However, Republican officials and GOP congressional candidates could boost the party’s popularity with voters by tackling an unlikely issue: healthcare fraud. New polling shows that 81% of voters are more likely to support candidates who prioritize cracking down on healthcare waste, fraud and abuse.
Among the clearest opportunities to show voters that Republicans are serious about tackling healthcare abuse is taking on Medicare Advantage, a program increasingly plagued by wasteful incentives and overbilling.
