Managed Health Care Connect October 17, 2019
When the five leading Democratic candidates for president, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren, speak about their health proposals at rallies, debates, and during interviews, they typically direct their message to patients. But when listening carefully, their message is often directed at three primary stakeholders: payers, providers (clinicians and hospitals/clinics), and patients.
With the help of our experts, First Report Managed Care decided to examine each candidate’s campaign rhetoric and talking points. We also asked our panel of experts to analyze each position. For the purpose of this discussion, we grouped Sanders and Warren together, since Warren has not yet put forth an official plan but has stated support for the Sanders Medicare-for-All bill.
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