# How do Rogers and El-Sayed differ on health care?: 37 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Map their records on coverage, public health, and the cost of care in Michigan. Authors: nineDan HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/do-rogers-el-sayed Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/do-rogers-el-sayed.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "How do Rogers and El-Sayed differ on health care?: 37 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/do-rogers-el-sayed.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### Abdul El-Sayed advocates for government manufacturing of essential medicines such as insulin. Id: claim_05559c71b9e58015aa98e9a6 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed advocates for government manufacturing of essential medicines such as insulin. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Mike Rogers supported certain CHIP reauthorizations during his congressional tenure but voted against the 200… Id: claim_4c9a8609c1833d0c2de82164 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers supported certain CHIP reauthorizations during his congressional tenure but voted against the 2009 SCHIP expansion. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ### Mike Rogers voted for the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act, which created Medicare Part D while prohibiting di… Id: claim_6fcecccd54da4197f6ec754b Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers voted for the 2003 Medicare Modernization Act, which created Medicare Part D while prohibiting direct federal negotiation of drug prices. Labels: Inferred, Low ### As Detroit health commissioner, Abdul El-Sayed designated municipal water shutoffs as a public health issue a… Id: claim_912110e29ff823514d54ff1c Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 As Detroit health commissioner, Abdul El-Sayed designated municipal water shutoffs as a public health issue and advocated for a water affordability plan. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Mike Rogers proposed placing very sick individuals into a separately financed catastrophic fund supported by… Id: claim_a62c14269db32812b75de838 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers proposed placing very sick individuals into a separately financed catastrophic fund supported by government, hospitals, and Medicare, which health-policy experts characterized as high-risk pooling. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Mike Rogers voted in favor of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (H.R. Id: claim_c722216a9c0682701d392f26 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers voted in favor of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (H.R. 1), which created the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Abdul El-Sayed served as Detroit's health officer and executive director from August 2015 to 2017, and direct… Id: claim_c9661ec6a349ba17ee5c7f82 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed served as Detroit's health officer and executive director from August 2015 to 2017, and directed Wayne County's Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services from December 2022 to April 2025. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Abdul El-Sayed created the SisterFriends program in 2016 through the Detroit Health Department to pair volunt… Id: claim_d1aaff2bd4a884f86f19a7c7 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed created the SisterFriends program in 2016 through the Detroit Health Department to pair volunteer mentors with pregnant women to address infant mortality. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All proposal allows employers or unions to offer supplemental benefits rather t… Id: claim_d6c940ee935d0ca5f9e2733f Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All proposal allows employers or unions to offer supplemental benefits rather than completely banning all forms of private coverage. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Mike Rogers voted against the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act on January 12, 2007, which pas… Id: claim_d70d4295be9461330d3c9b2d Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers voted against the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act on January 12, 2007, which passed the House 255–170. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### At a March 21, 2026 Macomb County event, Mike Rogers suggested charging approximately $50 for an annual physi… Id: claim_f5feb340e5f2e326309c0ec1 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 At a March 21, 2026 Macomb County event, Mike Rogers suggested charging approximately $50 for an annual physical. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ### Ban the Middleman Act and PBM Proposals Id: section_01d4927ba40b886b27d3e7a1 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Ban the Middleman Act and PBM Proposals Labels: Inferred, Low ### Mike Rogers' ACA Repeal and Defunding Votes Id: section_41a152b2a206953ac9ae5dad Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers' ACA Repeal and Defunding Votes Labels: Inferred, Low ### Mike Rogers' 2024 U.S. Senate Campaign Id: section_947a7265f9608201f5f8480e Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers' 2024 U.S. Senate Campaign Labels: Inferred, Low ### Abdul El-Sayed's 2018 Gubernatorial Campaign Id: section_9f3bbd75220b30625a62f71b Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed's 2018 Gubernatorial Campaign Labels: Inferred, Low ### Abdul El-Sayed's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidacy Id: section_aba98966f9e8b46792869ec6 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidacy Labels: Inferred, Low ### Detroit Health Commissioner Appointment and Background Id: section_f1cb9331fd0e130fd1738b48 Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Detroit Health Commissioner Appointment and Background Labels: Inferred, Low ### Mike Rogers' Votes on Premium-Support Medicare Budgets Id: section_ffca1436425388b7e50afa5f Parent: topic_wW5SX7U94u34j3xs0WJ8 Depth: 1 Mike Rogers' Votes on Premium-Support Medicare Budgets Labels: Inferred, Low #### Under Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County committed $5 million in indigent-health and ARPA funds to cancel qualifyin… Id: claim_2403d9fe893c55dcb41292f8 Parent: claim_c9661ec6a349ba17ee5c7f82 Depth: 2 Under Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County committed $5 million in indigent-health and ARPA funds to cancel qualifying medical debt through Undue Medical Debt. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### During his 2024 U.S. Id: claim_4ac215e4ff7142cc2cd0bf08 Parent: section_947a7265f9608201f5f8480e Depth: 2 During his 2024 U.S. Senate campaign, Mike Rogers stated he supported protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions while continuing to criticize the ACA. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Abdul El-Sayed was appointed Detroit health commissioner in 2015 by Mayor Mike Duggan, overseeing the city's… Id: claim_61a231262c3b9bc735aca549 Parent: section_f1cb9331fd0e130fd1738b48 Depth: 2 Abdul El-Sayed was appointed Detroit health commissioner in 2015 by Mayor Mike Duggan, overseeing the city's municipal health department budget, clinics, and inspectors. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### During his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial run, Abdul El-Sayed was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders and campaig… Id: claim_64772937abbe55a790975c30 Parent: section_9f3bbd75220b30625a62f71b Depth: 2 During his 2018 Michigan gubernatorial run, Abdul El-Sayed was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders and campaigned on Medicare for All. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Abdul El-Sayed stepped down from his Wayne County health directorship to enter the U.S. Id: claim_771ad1c712522aa848894a3e Parent: claim_c9661ec6a349ba17ee5c7f82 Depth: 2 Abdul El-Sayed stepped down from his Wayne County health directorship to enter the U.S. Senate race in April 2025. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Between 2001 and 2015, Mike Rogers repeatedly voted for legislation to repeal, defund, or delay the ACA, incl… Id: claim_94ff9b01c653aba875d3837f Parent: section_41a152b2a206953ac9ae5dad Depth: 2 Between 2001 and 2015, Mike Rogers repeatedly voted for legislation to repeal, defund, or delay the ACA, including the 2013 defunding measure linked to the federal government shutdown. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan U.S. Id: claim_afadbf9b2e110cf879589ceb Parent: section_aba98966f9e8b46792869ec6 Depth: 2 Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate race. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's House budget resolutions proposing to convert Medicare into a premium-suppo… Id: claim_b6b67f0b82bd30797717bcfa Parent: section_ffca1436425388b7e50afa5f Depth: 2 Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's House budget resolutions proposing to convert Medicare into a premium-support voucher-style system for future beneficiaries. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### On May 6, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed proposed the 'Ban the Middleman Act' to eliminate private pharmacy benefit man… Id: claim_b8aabc1141b3c0478429b5be Parent: section_01d4927ba40b886b27d3e7a1 Depth: 2 On May 6, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed proposed the 'Ban the Middleman Act' to eliminate private pharmacy benefit managers and establish a public nonprofit administrator with medical experts managing formularies. Labels: Inferred, Low, known #### Detroit's infant mortality rate during Abdul El-Sayed's tenure as health commissioner stood at approximately… Id: claim_d65ad71af5e6ba5bc538f276 Parent: claim_d1aaff2bd4a884f86f19a7c7 Depth: 2 Detroit's infant mortality rate during Abdul El-Sayed's tenure as health commissioner stood at approximately 13 deaths per 1,000 live births, roughly double the national rate. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### At the time of his appointment as Detroit health commissioner at age 30, Abdul El-Sayed was the youngest heal… Id: claim_45e543b0d9aac7b62eb3ed99 Parent: claim_61a231262c3b9bc735aca549 Depth: 3 At the time of his appointment as Detroit health commissioner at age 30, Abdul El-Sayed was the youngest health commissioner of a major U.S. city. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### As of June 2026, Wayne County's medical debt relief program had canceled approximately $57.4 million for over… Id: claim_709644a0a7c5eaa0f13145ac Parent: claim_2403d9fe893c55dcb41292f8 Depth: 3 As of June 2026, Wayne County's medical debt relief program had canceled approximately $57.4 million for over 83,000 residents, rather than the full $700 million potential target. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### Mike Rogers voted for the FY2015 budget resolution repealing the ACA and supported the 2015 reconciliation re… Id: claim_75a46f45e3009b356628f493 Parent: claim_94ff9b01c653aba875d3837f Depth: 3 Mike Rogers voted for the FY2015 budget resolution repealing the ACA and supported the 2015 reconciliation repeal bill, H.R. 3762. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### Mike Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act on March 21, 2010, and voted for its repeal on January 19,… Id: claim_86f0b3d9a745defe0d51ba27 Parent: claim_94ff9b01c653aba875d3837f Depth: 3 Mike Rogers voted against the Affordable Care Act on March 21, 2010, and voted for its repeal on January 19, 2011. Labels: Source-linked, Low, known ##### Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's 2011 budget, which proposed shifting Medicare to a premium support system f… Id: claim_b2f3d84fb9368ac083507728 Parent: claim_b6b67f0b82bd30797717bcfa Depth: 3 Mike Rogers voted for Paul Ryan's 2011 budget, which proposed shifting Medicare to a premium support system for future beneficiaries and raising the eligibility age to 67. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### Abdul El-Sayed proposed 'MichCare' in his 2018 gubernatorial platform, a state-level universal single-payer-s… Id: claim_b6c86871d217646284cf9b34 Parent: claim_64772937abbe55a790975c30 Depth: 3 Abdul El-Sayed proposed 'MichCare' in his 2018 gubernatorial platform, a state-level universal single-payer-style coverage plan with contested financing details. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### Mike Rogers supported House budget resolutions for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 that included a premium-… Id: claim_c98d89b155fcbfd08325326f Parent: claim_b6b67f0b82bd30797717bcfa Depth: 3 Mike Rogers supported House budget resolutions for fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015 that included a premium-support model for future Medicare beneficiaries. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### Wayne County's debt relief program qualifies residents earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level or hav… Id: claim_d2af9bd7e41eb5cd0612d2ec Parent: claim_2403d9fe893c55dcb41292f8 Depth: 3 Wayne County's debt relief program qualifies residents earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level or having medical debt equal to at least 5% of household income, contingent on providers selling or donating the debt. Labels: Inferred, Low, known ##### Abdul El-Sayed's PBM proposal includes expanded federal drug price negotiations and protections and assistanc… Id: claim_f8e754e63a4ea48b94c764c1 Parent: claim_b8aabc1141b3c0478429b5be Depth: 3 Abdul El-Sayed's PBM proposal includes expanded federal drug price negotiations and protections and assistance for independent pharmacies harmed by PBMs. Labels: Inferred, Low, known