Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Observations of President Obama's decision-making during policy negotiations Bob Kocher
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    Shift in focus to population health with the advent of managed care and EMRs Nancy Nielsen
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    Insights into President Obama's leadership during legislative negotiations Kathleen Sebelius
    04:53
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    Challenges and inefficacy of high-risk insurance pools for those with preexisting conditions Kathleen Sebelius
    03:38
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    Prioritizing open data, IT investment governance, and electronic health records in the administration Aneesh Chopra
    04:37
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    Involvement in healthcare reform and the American Medical Association before becoming Surgeon General Regina Benjamin
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    International experiences in public health and innovation Bob Kocher
    01:08
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    Advocacy and coalition building for healthcare reform before Obama's presidency Andrew Stern
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    Reflections on the passage and public perception of the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
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    Observations of the financial crisis impact on community college students and views on health insurance policy Art and Helen Tanderup
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    The potential impact of earmarks on passing the public option Tom Harkin
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    Path to joining the Obama administration through healthcare economics work at McKinsey Bob Kocher
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    Experience working on children and family policies in the Clinton administration Neera Tanden
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    AMA's draft proposal for health care reform and its influence on the Affordable Care Act Nancy Nielsen
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    Early life and evolution through high school in Massachusetts Gina McCarthy
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    Staying connected with the public and healthcare professionals during the administration Bob Kocher
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    Efforts to enhance US manufacturing capacity for vaccines post-2012 crisis Kathleen Sebelius
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    Transition from AMA House Speaker to President-Elect and the shift in roles Nancy Nielsen
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    Challenges of implementing bundled payments in Medicare and federal bureaucracy inertia Bob Kocher
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    Surgeon General's role and policy focus in the Obama administration Regina Benjamin
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    Involvement in state-based healthcare reforms and experiments Andrew Stern
    01:18
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    President Obama's role in reconciling the House and Senate healthcare bills in 2010 Elizabeth Fowler
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    Discussion on Medicaid expansion and state budget concerns with governors Kathleen Sebelius
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    Expectations on diminishing opposition to the Affordable Care Act post-implementation Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reaction to "death panels" claim during healthcare reform debate Zeke Emanuel
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    Using personal stories to highlight issues in the individual health insurance market Nancy Nielsen
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    Response to the Zika virus and challenges in public health management Sylvia Burwell
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    Complexity and incremental approach in US healthcare reform efforts Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reflections on healthcare reform discussions during the 2008 presidential campaign Zeke Emanuel
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    Joining the HHS team and the transition after Tom Daschle's departure Neera Tanden
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    Debate and challenges surrounding the public option in the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
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    Challenges of drafting the Medicare Modernization Act across party lines Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reflections on the durability of the Affordable Care Act and Obama's in-depth knowledge Neera Tanden
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    Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher
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    Negotiations with hospitals and pharmaceuticals during healthcare reform efforts Max Baucus
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    Debate and challenges surrounding the public option in healthcare reform legislation Bob Kocher
    06:21
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    Recollection of being asked to join Obama's cabinet and the HHS Secretary nomination process Kathleen Sebelius
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    Decision to attend medical school influenced by personal experiences with health insurance Nancy Nielsen
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    Reaction to the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate Don Verrilli
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    Reflections on the Recovery Act's impact on healthcare and electronic medical records Bob Kocher
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    PhRMA's involvement and Rahm Emanuel's approach to healthcare reform negotiations Andrew Stern
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    Proposed strategy for handling the COVID-19 crisis Sylvia Burwell
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    Challenges of implementing the Affordable Care Act's essential benefits across states Kathleen Sebelius
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    Utilization and impact of the National Prevention Strategy report Regina Benjamin
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    Campaign experience during the 2008 financial crisis and commitment to healthcare policy Neera Tanden
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    Public support for healthcare reform at the start of the Obama administration Kathleen Sebelius
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    Communicating the complexities of healthcare legislation and prevention focus Regina Benjamin
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    Addressing the sequester and prioritizing the management agenda under President Obama Sylvia Burwell
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    AMA representatives advocating for health insurance reform at local events Nancy Nielsen
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    Reflections on the rise of managed care in the 1990s and its impact on medicine Nancy Nielsen
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    Discussions on healthcare reform strategy after Senator Brown's election Elizabeth Fowler
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    Healthcare spending trends in relation to policy debates and the Affordable Care Act Bob Kocher
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    Switch from premedical track to health policy due to interest in healthcare systems Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reflecting on the advocacy strategy for the Affordable Care Act in 2009 Zeke Emanuel
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    Reflections on Clinton-era healthcare reform and its impact on Obama administration strategy Zeke Emanuel
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    Coauthoring an op-ed on environmental health and underserved populations with EPA Administrator Jackson Kathleen Sebelius
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    Drafting a White House bill to expedite the legislative process and CBO scoring Bob Kocher
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    Addressing health inequities through clinician-patient conversations and critical thinking Carolyn Britton
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    Negotiating healthcare reform costs with the hospital industry Elizabeth Fowler
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    Second-term management agenda focusing on technology in government and SES leadership program Sylvia Burwell
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    Educating the public on ACA benefits like smoking cessation coverage Regina Benjamin
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    Senate passage of the Affordable Care Act on Christmas Eve 2009 and interactions with Victoria Reggie Kennedy Kathleen Sebelius
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    Reflections on the impact of President Obama's rhetoric and the AMA's apology Carolyn Britton
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    Early healthcare reform stakeholder meetings in the Obama administration Zeke Emanuel
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    SEIU's strategy shift during healthcare negotiations and dealing with coverage expansion Andrew Stern
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    Impact of WellPoint rate increase on ACA support and Nancy Pelosi's role in healthcare reform Zeke Emanuel
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    Transition from HHS to NEC role in Affordable Care Act implementation Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reaction to "death panels" claim during healthcare reform debate Elizabeth Fowler
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    Negotiating the Cadillac tax and the passage of the Affordable Care Act Andrew Stern
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    Reflections on public testimony during healthcare reform listening sessions Zeke Emanuel
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    Outreach to younger uninsured Americans on The Daily Show regarding the ACA Kathleen Sebelius
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    Reflections on stakeholder engagement in passing the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
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    Reflecting on the communication strategy for healthcare reform Peter Orszag
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    Interest in the intersection of data analysis, psychology, and healthcare policy Peter Orszag
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    Obama administration's prioritization of health care over climate change Bill McKibben
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    Health insurance challenges before the Affordable Care Act regarding preexisting conditions Kathleen Sebelius
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    Bipartisan efforts in healthcare reform during the 2008 Senate Finance Committee work Max Baucus
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    Deployment of Public Health Service officers in international disasters and disease outbreaks Regina Benjamin
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    Discussing personal family health struggles to connect with the public Regina Benjamin
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    AMA's apology to NMA and early efforts to address healthcare disparities Carolyn Britton
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    College experience and constructing a unique degree at Johns Hopkins University Aneesh Chopra
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    Developing and implementing the ACA with a focus on access, affordability, and delivery system reform Sylvia Burwell
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    Position on the public option in healthcare reform legislation Peter Orszag
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    Discussion on value-added tax for healthcare financing Zeke Emanuel
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    Outreach strategies for health insurance enrollment communication Sylvia Burwell
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    Supporting initiatives with scientific and administrative resources through agencies like NIH and CDC Regina Benjamin
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    Preparation for arguing the Affordable Care Act case as solicitor general Don Verrilli
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    Recruiting insurance experts to test and improve the healthcare system Sylvia Burwell
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    Debates over healthcare reform and early negotiations with the pharmaceutical industry Kathleen Sebelius
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    Complexity of healthcare reform and its impact on public understanding Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reflections on the lack of public health infrastructure in the Recovery Act Tom Harkin
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    Addressing H1N1 vaccine resistance and media's role during the pandemic Kathleen Sebelius
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    Reflections on handling the government shutdown and its impact on the ACA negotiations Sylvia Burwell
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    Involvement in promoting electronic health records in the Recovery Act Zeke Emanuel
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    Reaction to the potential loss of the Massachusetts Senate seat and its impact on ACA passage Neera Tanden
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    Reflections on prioritizing policy issues during the Obama administration Andrew Stern
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    Reflections on Hillary Clinton's healthcare reform efforts in the 1990s Max Baucus
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    Priorities during the campaign for the Kansas House: children, family issues, and women's pay Kathleen Sebelius
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    Reflections on the electoral impact of the Affordable Care Act after its passage Max Baucus
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    Impact of the Affordable Care Act on the American Medical Association's reputation Nancy Nielsen
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    Concerns about healthcare reform amidst the Obama administration's broad legislative agenda in 2009 Elizabeth Fowler
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    Tension over the Cadillac tax between the House and Senate during healthcare reform Zeke Emanuel
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    Handling legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act and legislative responses Sylvia Burwell
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    Advocacy for the Affordable Care Act and stakeholder engagement in healthcare reform Carolyn Britton
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    Perceptions of the 2009 town hall protests on the Affordable Care Act Peter Orszag
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    Defending the Affordable Care Act against President Trump's repeal efforts Neera Tanden
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    Role of the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research Zeke Emanuel
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    Building a trust network to support healthcare change and cost reduction strategies Andrew Stern
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    Addressing healthcare disparities and the importance of equitable care Carolyn Britton
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    AMA's strategic shift towards addressing the uninsured in American politics Nancy Nielsen
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    Impact of healthcare reform complexity on public support and implementation Zeke Emanuel
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    Lessons from the Clinton healthcare reform experience for drafting new policy Elizabeth Fowler
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    Impact of healthcare reform on cap-and-trade legislation prospects Carol Browner
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    Challenges and discontinuation of the CLASS program from the Affordable Care Act Kathleen Sebelius
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    Addressing myths about the Independent Payment Advisory Board in healthcare reform Kathleen Sebelius
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    Connection between healthcare reform and the economy during the 2008 financial crisis Zeke Emanuel
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    Complexity and messaging challenges of healthcare legislation Peter Orszag
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    Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner
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    Obama administration's approach to changing the sustainable growth rate formula Nancy Nielsen
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    Reflections on being perceived as supporting insurance companies during health reform Elizabeth Fowler
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    Transition from investment banking to public policy with a focus on healthcare and technology Aneesh Chopra
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    President Obama's visit to a meeting with insurance executives and the impact of Natoma Canfield's letter Kathleen Sebelius
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    Reflections on the importance of healthcare in the 2008 Democratic primary Neera Tanden
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    Preparation and concerns for the King v. Burwell Supreme Court case Don Verrilli
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    Importance of healthcare data availability and its impact on reducing costs Zeke Emanuel
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    Challenges at HHS beyond ACA: Ebola response, child immigration crisis, and opioid epidemic Sylvia Burwell
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    Coordination between the Office of the Surgeon General and White House on healthcare communication Regina Benjamin
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    Controversy and repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reflections on 2008 presidential candidates' approach to health care reform Nancy Nielsen
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    Challenges and complexities in implementing healthcare policy and technology systems Sylvia Burwell
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    Discussing the role of CBO forecasts in healthcare reform legislation Elizabeth Fowler
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    Negotiating industry contributions to the costs of healthcare legislation Elizabeth Fowler
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    Witnessing the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate Elizabeth Fowler
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    Discussion on the Affordable Care Act's grandfather provision and its PR implications Elizabeth Fowler
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    Negotiating with the pharmaceutical industry during healthcare reform Elizabeth Fowler
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    Establishing the Gulf States Health Policy Center to address regional health disparities Regina Benjamin
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    Experience with the National Health Service Corps and its impact on medical career and policy influence Regina Benjamin
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    Shift from primary care physician-led treatment to managed care in medicine Elizabeth Fowler
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    Engagement with medical professionals during healthcare reform on the National Economic Council Bob Kocher
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    Obama's leadership and negotiation during healthcare legislation reconciliation Zeke Emanuel
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    Reflections on contributing to health care reform and the Affordable Care Act Nancy Nielsen
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    Experience at CMMI and working with stakeholders during healthcare legislation implementation Nancy Nielsen
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    Negotiating the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 without a public option Elizabeth Fowler
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    Contentious issues in healthcare reform negotiations between Democrats and Republicans Elizabeth Fowler
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    Mother's struggle with hepatitis C and the impact of preexisting conditions on health insurance Elizabeth Fowler
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    Disenchantment with a medical career and shift towards research and policy Zeke Emanuel
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    AMA's reaction to health reform advocacy and Affordable Care Act membership impact Nancy Nielsen
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    Impact of health issues on families and the need for insurance reform Kathleen Sebelius
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    Reflections on legacy and lessons for children from service in the Obama administration Peter Orszag
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    Decision to leave the White House and transition to leadership at the Center for American Progress Neera Tanden
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    Stakeholder collaboration and cost-cutting commitments in healthcare reform discussions Andrew Stern
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    Role and challenges of the Office of Consumer Information and Oversight in ACA implementation Elizabeth Fowler
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    Reflection on coinciding with health care reform and meeting President Obama Nancy Nielsen
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    Contention at the 2009 healthcare summit over resources and quality of care Bob Kocher
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