Keckley Report July 29, 2019
At this stage of the election cycle, it’s malpractice for the Democrats seeking the White House to provide too much detail about their proposed plans. It’s much easier the talk in generalities and attack opponents branding their proposals ill-conceived or counter-productive. That’s especially true for healthcare.
In Detroit tomorrow and Wednesday, the 20 Democrats seeking the Presidency will talk about healthcare as a right, not a privilege. They’ll blast insurers and drug company profits and rail against healthcare affordability. And each will promise to make the system more equitable, accessible and affordable. But they’re unlikely to provide insights on four issues that loom large in healthcare circles these days:
1. New Players and Old Rules
CVS, Optum, Apple and others...