Health Affairs August 12, 2025
Rob Lott, Steven M. Lieberman

Health Affairs’ Rob Lott interviews Steven M. Lieberman of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles on his recent paper that explores how Medicare Advantage has seen significant enrollment growth and what reform efforts can be attempted to rebalance traditional Medicare and MA.

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Rob Lott:

Hello, and welcome to a health podocy. I’m your host, Rob Lott. Do you remember the book, A Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle? I do. I read it with my two year old last night.

Rob Lott:

And as you may recall, the caterpillar’s transformation starts slowly. On the first day, Monday, he eats...

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