DEBATING THE PATH FORWARD ON HEALTH CARE REFORM By William Roberts A s this year's presidential election takes shape, the issue of health care costs and access will play a central role in the debates. The stakes are huge and complicated, not just for the country but also for health care law practitioners. One thing is for sure: Policy change is coming. What it will look like remains to be seen, although we can already discern an outline of the choice Americans will face in November. 32 WASHINGTON LAWYER * JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020