AJMC January 29, 2025
Key Takeaways
- Kennedy acknowledged the need for better integration of Medicare and Medicaid but lacked specific reform plans.
- He emphasized transparency, accountability, and value-based care, suggesting innovations like telemedicine and AI.
- Kennedy expressed interest in Medicare Advantage but noted its costliness compared to traditional Medicare.
- Senators questioned his past vaccine skepticism and inconsistent views on abortion.
- Kennedy pledged to address chronic disease, processed foods, and financial conflicts in health agencies.
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