Policy

Elizabeth B. Wydra - Chief Counsel for Constitutioinal Accountability Center

Elizabeth B. Wydra discusses state and federal roles in implementing exchanges.

Ron Pollack, the Founding Executive Director of Families USA

Ron Pollack discusses states' choices in setting up exchanges.

Marion Burton, MD - Past President, American Academy of Pediatrics

Marion Burton discusses Affordable Care Act's benefits to children and young families.

Igor Volsky, Health Care Policy Editor - Center for American Progress & thinkprogress.org

Igor Volsky discusses efficiency of Medicare, ACA's Exchanges to similarly offer simplified plans for consumers and to reduce administrative costs, and will give individuals and small businesses the advantage of being part of a larger risk pool.

Barbara Coufal, Assistant Director of Legislation at American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Barbara Coufal discusses ACA's demonstration projects that experiment with reforming provider payment methods aimed at improving quality and lowering cost of health care delivery, to be expanded throughout the healthcare system. Integrated care organizations already provide evidence of incentives that work to treat illnesses at their nascent stages.

Dr. Shilpy Setya, Pediatrician

Dr. Shilpy Setya discusses the importance of preventive care and the potential of Accountable Care Organizations to reduce wasteful spending and better coordinate services.

Timeline of the Affordable Care Act