Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History
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Negotiating Medicaid expansion with Senator Nelson during the Affordable Care Act discussions Jim Messina01:25
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Public health leader's approach to the Ebola response and field experience in West Africa Tom Frieden13:29
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Public concerns and insurer challenges during ACA implementation Sylvia Burwell03:53
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Importance of healthcare data availability and its impact on reducing costs Zeke Emanuel04:36
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Addressing cultural beliefs and education in the West African Ebola response Tiffany Drake04:33
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Reflections on the impact of ACA and personal legacy in the Obama administration Zeke Emanuel03:35
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Transition from the White House to leading the Office of Health Reform Policy at HHS Jeanne Lambrew01:04
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Challenges and strategies in addressing senior food insecurity at Meals on Wheels Ellen Hollander07:39
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Assessment of Sam Kass's role and impact on nutrition policy and initiatives Debra Eschmeyer14:20
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Challenges of implementing the public option in healthcare reform Rahm Emanuel03:51
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Diplomatic achievements in education and healthcare in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker03:27
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Speculation on ACA's path without Ted Kennedy's death and the influence of stakeholder deals Andrew Stern02:44
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Adapting to digital communication strategies during President Obama's administration Cecilia Muñoz03:16
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Healthcare reform negotiations and transparency in the Obama administration Jeanne Lambrew03:33
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Incorporating stories of families affected by overdose into policy work Michael Botticelli04:07
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Expansion of Pell Grants and reform of student loan system under the Affordable Care Act Martha Kanter03:03
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Negotiating Medicaid funding and health insurance taxes during legislative sessions Jason Furman02:39
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Reflections on early HealthCare.gov meetings and forecasting potential issues Aneesh Chopra02:15
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Impact of ACA opposition on environmental legislation opportunities Kathleen Sebelius02:55
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Explanation of HealthCare.gov's databases and the federal data hub Aneesh Chopra01:11
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Reflections on the passage and signing of the Affordable Care Act David Axelrod04:37
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Involvement in expanding Bread for the City and health policy in Washington, D.C Nicole Lurie01:29
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Impact of reconciliation on budget negotiations and partisan dynamics since the Gingrich revolution Pete Rouse02:35
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Reflections on ACA messaging and its political impact Jay Carney02:24
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Advocacy for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act and its impact on the community Kēhaulani Lum02:47
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Reflections on President Obama's legacy and impact on artists Bill T. Jones05:08
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Impact and challenges of malpractice reform in healthcare cost containment Peter Orszag05:58
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Communicating the Affordable Care Act's impact on insurance policies and rates Kathleen Sebelius04:16
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Reflections on handling the government shutdown and its impact on the ACA negotiations Sylvia Burwell05:10
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AMA's draft proposal for health care reform and its influence on the Affordable Care Act Nancy Nielsen02:29
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Reflections on overcoming partisanship and messaging challenges during healthcare reform efforts Jim Messina02:47
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Reflection on personal motivations for pursuing a career in politics due to healthcare issues Jon Favreau01:57
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Challenges and strategies in passing the Affordable Care Act Danielle Gray13:18
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Transition of responsibilities at U of Chicago Medicine during Obama's presidential campaign Leif Elsmo06:11
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President Obama's legacy in drug policy and the Affordable Care Act's impact on addiction Michael Botticelli02:25
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Influence of ACT UP activists on NIAID's approach to HIV/AIDS policy and research Anthony Fauci03:00
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Use of reconciliation to pass legislation and securing House approval Harry Reid02:48
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Advising on ACA implementation and countering repeal efforts at HHS Nancy Nielsen02:54
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Obama administration's culture of problem-solving and response to H1N1 pandemic Aneesh Chopra02:58
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Efforts to communicate about the Affordable Care Act during repeal attempts Kathleen Sebelius03:24
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Reflection on the personal impact of the HIV entry ban repeal efforts Cass Sunstein02:36
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Discussion on Medicaid expansion and state budget concerns with governors Kathleen Sebelius04:48
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Reaction to the death-panel argument after the introduction of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Jeanne Lambrew01:29
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Engagement with medical professionals during healthcare reform on the National Economic Council Bob Kocher01:23
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Reactions in the White House to the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act Nancy-Ann DeParle04:24
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Collaboration with Sylvia Burwell and Kathleen Sebelius on women's issues and ACA implementation Tina Tchen03:27
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Advocating for a partner's end-of-life wishes and organ donation during a medical crisis Janice Langbehn07:12
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AMA's strategic shift towards addressing the uninsured in American politics Nancy Nielsen02:29
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Combining Senate HELP and Finance Committee bills and the removal of the public option Rob Nabors02:23
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Democratic Party's evolving approach to healthcare reform in 2007-2008 Jeanne Lambrew01:16
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Challenges and considerations in integrating VA healthcare with private sector services Robert McDonald06:16
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Debate over ACA costs with a political columnist John Mier03:46
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Negotiating abortion language in healthcare reform with centrist Democrats Pete Rouse01:14
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Negotiations with Senator Ben Nelson on healthcare reform and political repercussions Pete Rouse02:13
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Challenges in communicating the impact of the Recovery Act and Vice President Biden's evolving role Shailagh Murray07:52
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Influential advisors on addiction as a public health issue Gil Kerlikowske02:50
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Advocacy for the Affordable Care Act and stakeholder engagement in healthcare reform Carolyn Britton03:28
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Insights into President Obama's leadership during legislative negotiations Kathleen Sebelius04:53
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Discussion on medical malpractice reform during the Affordable Care Act development Bob Kocher04:12
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Challenges faced by states in adopting Medicaid expansion Kathleen Sebelius02:44
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Utilizing Affordable Care Act tools for mental health services during the Flint water crisis Nicole Lurie05:12
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Engagement with moderate groups and business organizations during the Obama administration Jim Messina01:59
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Reflections on H1N1 preparedness and differences from the COVID-19 response Harold Varmus02:14
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Challenges in implementing the CLASS Act and its impact on the ACA Kathy Greenlee04:27
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Preparation for the transition to marketplace coverage under the Affordable Care Act Jeanne Lambrew01:25
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Experience at DHS during the H1N1 pandemic and collaboration with Dr. Tony Fauci Jane Lute01:21
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Balancing a busy surgical career with community outreach and family life Wayne Frederick02:43
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Complexity and messaging challenges of healthcare legislation Peter Orszag02:28
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Senate Finance Committee's healthcare reform and the public option debate Pete Rouse02:45
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Impact of the pandemic on healthcare reform debate Kathleen Sebelius01:28
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Outreach strategy for healthcare reform to various audiences and combating misinformation Vivek Murthy03:30
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Reflections on the ACA rollout and lessons learned from its challenges Danielle Gray05:08
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Outreach strategies for health insurance enrollment communication Sylvia Burwell03:45
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Impact of Nutrition Facts label and Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act on agricultural transformation Debra Eschmeyer04:47
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Appointment as deputy chief of staff for policy in the Obama administration Nancy-Ann DeParle07:37
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HHS efforts to enhance US vaccine production capacity post-H1N1 through CIADMs Nicole Lurie04:32
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Importance of Medicare payment reform in healthcare negotiations Rahm Emanuel02:29
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Family's personal story shared with President Obama at Charleston town hall on substance abuse Katherine and David Grubb09:03
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Celebrating the Affordable Care Act vote at the White House Nancy-Ann DeParle02:45
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Early experiences as LGBT and API liaison in the Office of Public Engagement Aditi Hardikar06:27
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DHS involvement in the Recovery Act and handling the H1N1 pandemic Janet Napolitano03:56
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Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher04:54
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Priorities during the campaign for the Kansas House: children, family issues, and women's pay Kathleen Sebelius02:57
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Impact of summer 2009 protests on the administration's stance on the public option Jim Messina01:19
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Developing and implementing the ACA with a focus on access, affordability, and delivery system reform Sylvia Burwell02:53
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Utilization and impact of the National Prevention Strategy report Regina Benjamin02:58
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Collaboration with local leaders on the Affordable Care Act provisions Cecilia Muñoz03:30
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Experience at CMMI and insights into federal government operations Nancy Nielsen01:15
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Organizing a meeting with Dr. Jill Biden and LGBTQ individuals benefiting from the Affordable Care Act Gautam Raghavan01:13
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Formation of healthcare principles by a secret DC group led by Ron Pollack from Families USA Andrew Stern01:05
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Connecting medical education with understanding patients' socioeconomic and historical backgrounds Mona Hanna-Attisha03:40
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Addressing organized labor's concerns about the Affordable Care Act's Cadillac tax Pete Rouse02:32
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Personal experience with the Affordable Care Act and frustration with Republican opposition John Mier03:46
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Conducting a needs assessment for the Detroit Recovery Project Andre Johnson03:17
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Explanation of precision medicine and its significance in healthcare DJ Patil03:10
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Decision to have Congress draft the Affordable Care Act Jim Messina02:01
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Formation of the ACL in response to healthcare reform and disability issues Kathy Greenlee02:32
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AARP's focus on social security and healthcare costs during the 2008 presidential campaign Ellen Hollander03:22
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Washington Post coverage of an in-progress film on Obama's Hawaiian influences Gloria Borland02:59
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Labor unions' focus on healthcare over other workers' rights during the Obama administration Marielena Hincapié02:40
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President Obama's role in reconciling the Affordable Care Act between the House and Senate Pete Rouse02:12
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Reflections on traveling the country as AMA president and learning from diverse perspectives Nancy Nielsen03:42
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Shift in President Obama's healthcare pitch from cost-saving to moral issue Max Baucus01:01
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Establishing the National Prevention Council and the National Prevention Strategy Regina Benjamin04:37
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H1N1 vaccine distribution challenges and improvements to the US vaccine infrastructure Tom Frieden06:22
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NEA's perspective on employer obligations in healthcare during Obamacare discussions Dennis Van Roekel02:29
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Challenges in implementing structural changes for health prevention strategies Vivek Murthy03:57
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Reflection on timing of President Obama's Kansas speech and early bipartisan efforts Jon Favreau01:11
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Concerns about H1N1 surveillance and reporting systems before joining the Obama administration Nicole Lurie02:21
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Obama's efforts to secure votes for the Affordable Care Act Pete Souza02:12
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Innovations in constituent engagement during the second term Fiona Reeves05:11
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Weekly healthcare meetings led by Pete Rouse for White House liaisons Jeremy Bernard01:24
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Response to working in an Ebola treatment center and maintaining safety protocols Pranav Shetty02:29
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Decision to return to the Senate in 2008 for health reform efforts Elizabeth Fowler02:00
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Challenges of communicating healthcare reform complexity to the public Rob Nabors07:02
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Communicating policies during economic challenges and addressing the unpopularity of Guantanamo, Recovery Act, and ACA Dan Pfeiffer06:50
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Discussion on the administrative oversight of the Affordable Care Act implementation Pete Rouse01:26
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Negotiations on entitlements and healthcare efficiency in the two-year budget deal Shaun Donovan03:32
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Involvement in healthcare reform and advocacy for small business interests Jim Houser and Helen Dally05:33
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Crafting President Obama's healthcare speech to address opposition arguments Jon Favreau01:27
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Desired legacy for a public figure's impact on humanity and South Carolina Kylon Middleton02:34
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Reflections on the inevitability of healthcare reform during Obama's presidency Rahm Emanuel04:49
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Understanding the interplay between state policy innovation and federal government resources Jim Houser and Helen Dally03:27
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Concerns about physician workforce adequacy during health insurance reform discussions Nancy Nielsen02:31
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Weekly memos to President Obama on ACA implementation and addressing policy disputes Nancy-Ann DeParle09:18
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CEA's role in designing stimulus and healthcare reform with cost containment advocacy Christina Romer04:28
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Negotiating healthcare reform costs with the hospital industry Elizabeth Fowler02:38
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Transition from year one to year two in the Obama administration and evolving decision-making processes Mona Sutphen05:54
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Reframing the healthcare debate and the passage of the first version of Obamacare in the Senate Jim Messina01:13
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Navigating health insurance challenges before the Affordable Care Act John Mier04:03
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Reflecting on personal experience with disease stigma and using it to empathize with COVID-19 patients Craig Spencer03:31
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Planned Parenthood's engagement with the Obama administration on health reform Cecile Richards02:00
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Discussion on ACA impact on small businesses at HHS event in Virginia Jim Houser and Helen Dally02:42
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Discussion on various versions of the public option in 2009 health care reform Nancy-Ann DeParle02:20
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Collaboration with Nancy-Ann DeParle on health reform and fiscal matters with OMB Lisa Konwinski02:14
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Coordination between the Office of the Surgeon General and White House on healthcare communication Regina Benjamin02:51
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Addressing the sequester and prioritizing the management agenda under President Obama Sylvia Burwell02:22
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Involvement of cabinet members in healthcare reform and White House decision-making dynamics Chris Lu03:25
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Shift in public opinion on healthcare reform between March and Summer 2009 David Axelrod05:35
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Challenges in securing appropriations for public health due to lack of a lobbying constituency Nicole Lurie01:21
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Reflection on President Obama's leadership evolution and legacy Marc Morial04:54
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Navigating challenges of the contraceptive mandate and court decisions Sylvia Burwell04:32
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Political awareness of healthcare reform as of 2008 Jim Houser and Helen Dally02:59
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Transition from emergency medicine to public health and epidemiology Craig Spencer02:55
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Anticipating challenges and consequences for the Obama administration's high expectations Wilma Liebman02:31
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Influence of John Brennan and PCAST engagement with the White House during the influenza crisis Harold Varmus03:50
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Experience with the National Health Service Corps and its impact on medical career and policy influence Regina Benjamin03:17
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Innovative engagement with diverse groups during the ACA policy-making process Tina Tchen04:47
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Impact of rising healthcare costs on employee decisions and business trade-offs Jim Houser and Helen Dally04:36
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Using personal stories to highlight issues in the individual health insurance market Nancy Nielsen02:54
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Role in the ACA legislative process and reflections on political consequences Rohit Kumar06:39
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Reconciliation of the Affordable Care Act between the House and Senate versions David Axelrod03:45
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Creation of the Center for Global Health at CDC and its impact on global health coordination Tom Frieden01:26
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Transition from AMA House Speaker to President-Elect and the shift in roles Nancy Nielsen01:29
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Comparing legislative efforts during the Obama and Clinton administrations Jeanne Lambrew02:34
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Advocacy for contraceptive access at Georgetown and the ACA's implementation Sandra Fluke06:57
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Launching the Let's Move! initiative and coordinating the Childhood Obesity Task Force report Sam Kass03:41
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Organizing the signing pens for the Affordable Care Act ceremony Elizabeth Brown03:30
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Progress in HIV/AIDS management from 2008 to 2014 and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy update Anthony Fauci01:22
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Outreach to younger uninsured Americans on The Daily Show regarding the ACA Kathleen Sebelius03:46
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Efforts to pass the Affordable Care Act and challenges faced in the Senate Harry Reid04:58
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Challenges of measuring and communicating the impact of preventative work in public health Bess Evans03:18
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Tensions and leadership challenges in advocating for women's healthcare reform Cecile Richards03:06
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Combatting anti-vaccination sentiment during and after the Obama administration Nicole Lurie02:14
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Joining the Obama administration to lead climate initiatives and advising on healthcare issues John Podesta07:34
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Reflections on the Supreme Court rulings on the Affordable Care Act and marriage equality Valerie Jarrett08:58
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Central health concerns for LGBTQ communities during the Obama administration Raffi Freedman-Gurspan07:00
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Role of the healthcare reserve fund in Obama's budget and reform negotiations Rahm Emanuel01:28
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Impact of personal stories on healthcare reform advocacy Valerie Jarrett02:05
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Paul Farmer's perspective on global health training and the need for bidirectional learning Craig Spencer02:19
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Momentum behind healthcare reform during the 2008 presidential campaign Bob Kocher05:08
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Nomination and confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Aging at HHS Kathy Greenlee05:37
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Reaction to death panels claim during healthcare reform debate Zeke Emanuel03:11
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Reflections on healthcare system and climate change impacts Steven Chu02:32
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Obama's approach to climate change during campaigns and presidency John Podesta06:13
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Teaching global health lessons and maintaining preparedness for future pandemics and emergencies Pranav Shetty11:43
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Inaugural address of the 163rd AMA president on health care reform and physician roles Nancy Nielsen03:52
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Surgeon General's role in legislative negotiations and White House expectations Regina Benjamin02:37
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Reaction to death panels claim during healthcare reform debate Elizabeth Fowler02:44
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Addressing the opiate epidemic and the need for a cultural shift in pain management and addiction treatment Tom Frieden08:15
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Obama's successful appearance on Between Two Ferns to promote the Affordable Care Act Dan Pfeiffer03:21
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Communicating and gaining approval for the Affordable Care Act after its passage Stephanie Cutter04:15
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Joining the HHS team and the transition after Tom Daschle's departure Neera Tanden03:42
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Obama's hands-on approach and accomplishments as a senator Daniel Shomon02:46
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Cross-disciplinary learning and problem-solving in the Obama administration's economic and healthcare policy meetings Bob Kocher04:19
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Negotiating the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 without a public option Elizabeth Fowler02:11
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Common Purpose Project's role in passing Obamacare and repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell Jim Messina02:51
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Obama administration's shift to executive actions post-2010 midterm elections Kathryn Ruemmler04:17
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President Obama's stance on Medicare and Social Security during budget negotiations Rob Nabors04:49
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Transition from ER work to Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen03:36
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Response to the death panels controversy surrounding HR 3200's Section 1233 Nancy-Ann DeParle04:53
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Reflections on the durability of the Affordable Care Act and Obama's in-depth knowledge Neera Tanden03:05
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Coordinating healthcare advocacy across overlapping issues and communities Bess Evans04:17
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Advising Salva Kiir on education and medical challenges in South Sudan Scott Gration02:48
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Scaling up Healthy Congregations: jurney from local to national health ministry Michael Minor06:40
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Interest in the intersection of data analysis, psychology, and healthcare policy Peter Orszag01:27
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Efforts to monitor the opioid epidemic with timely data from states Michael Botticelli02:45
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Outreach mechanics and rhythm of engagement with communities by OPE Rumana Ahmed03:44
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Implementation and urgency of early deliverables in the Affordable Care Act Cass Sunstein04:24
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Decision-making process for White House communications and messaging challenges Jen Psaki03:45
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Reflections on encountering picketers during court cases related to the Affordable Care Act Donald Molloy02:29
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Engaging specialty societies in health care reform support Nancy Nielsen02:47
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Early efforts to build relationships with Congress for healthcare reform in 2009 Nancy-Ann DeParle04:30
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Debate over contraception, religious liberty, and finding common ground in the Obama administration Josh DuBois04:38
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HHS response to H1N1 pandemic and coordination with science and logistics Kathleen Sebelius11:56
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Impact of HITECH and electronic health records on healthcare reform Zeke Emanuel01:12
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Navigating Republican opposition during the Affordable Care Act legislation process Cecilia Muñoz03:41
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Advances in genomics facilitating rapid H1N1 virus sequencing and vaccine development in 2009 Anthony Fauci02:47
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Coordination with the administration during the first ACA open enrollment period Anne Filipic01:20
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Obama's performance and strategy in the first 2012 presidential debate Jim Messina03:28
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