Tom Hayhurst, of Fort Wayne, made the decision to run for third district congressman under the Democratic ticket last summer. Since then, he said the idea of a better health care program has motivated him to continue his campaign.Being a doctor for more than 30 years, Hayhurst acknowledged the importance of affordable and accessible medication and surgical procedures. He labeled the new Medicare program as a "step in the right direction," but said complications stemming from gaps in coverage are a concern. "Good legislation should be as clear and simple as possible," Hayhurst said."I feel we have better options for treatments." Hayhurst plans to encourage the government to allow the health care market to negotiate for prices both in the United States and internationally. "I've been heavily involved in medicine," Hayhurst said."I've seen sad cases, where people are literally dying because of holding off due to financial reasons.
Joe Kirkendall, Times-Union staff writer- | July 28, 2016