“With more than 140 million Americans receiving health care coverage through Medicare and Medicaid, the programs have long been a focus of U.S. policy debates. And these discussions have only been amplified during the COVID-19 era, as elderly and low-income populations have been significantly impacted. Moving forward, what will Medicare and Medicaid look like? Will policies rolled-out during the pandemic, such as greater flexibility around telehealth services and more streamlined reporting from nursing homes, be expanded upon? How can the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the nation’s largest healthcare purchaser, lead the way in transforming our healthcare system into one that delivers optimal care and value through innovation? On October 7, CMS Administrator Seema Verma joined Alan Weil, Editor-in-Chief of Health Affairs, for an #AspenIdeasHealth conversation about what’s new and what’s next for Medicare and Medicaid.” Watch the video here.
Source: Modernizing Medicare and Medicaid: A Conversation with CMS Administrator Seema Verma – October 7, 2020. The Aspen Institute via YouTube.
