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    Observations of President Obama's decision-making during policy negotiations Bob Kocher
    04:37
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    Shift in focus to population health with the advent of managed care and EMRs Nancy Nielsen
    01:16
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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
    02:41
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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
    01:29
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    Reflections on the passage and public perception of the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
    04:10
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    Observations of the financial crisis impact on community college students and views on health insurance policy Art and Helen Tanderup
    01:25
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    The potential impact of earmarks on passing the public option Tom Harkin
    01:18
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    Path to joining the Obama administration through healthcare economics work at McKinsey Bob Kocher
    02:39
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    Experience working on children and family policies in the Clinton administration Neera Tanden
    04:19
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    AMA's draft proposal for health care reform and its influence on the Affordable Care Act Nancy Nielsen
    02:29
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    Early life and evolution through high school in Massachusetts Gina McCarthy
    05:00
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    Staying connected with the public and healthcare professionals during the administration Bob Kocher
    02:32
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    Efforts to enhance US manufacturing capacity for vaccines post-2012 crisis Kathleen Sebelius
    03:12
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    Transition from AMA House Speaker to President-Elect and the shift in roles Nancy Nielsen
    01:29
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    Challenges of implementing bundled payments in Medicare and federal bureaucracy inertia Bob Kocher
    06:48
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    Surgeon General's role and policy focus in the Obama administration Regina Benjamin
    03:38
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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
    02:54
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    Discussion on Medicaid expansion and state budget concerns with governors Kathleen Sebelius
    04:48
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    Expectations on diminishing opposition to the Affordable Care Act post-implementation Elizabeth Fowler
    02:42
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    Reaction to "death panels" claim during healthcare reform debate Zeke Emanuel
    03:11
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    Using personal stories to highlight issues in the individual health insurance market Nancy Nielsen
    02:54
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    Response to the Zika virus and challenges in public health management Sylvia Burwell
    03:40
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    Complexity and incremental approach in US healthcare reform efforts Elizabeth Fowler
    02:06
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    Reflections on healthcare reform discussions during the 2008 presidential campaign Zeke Emanuel
    02:47
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    Joining the HHS team and the transition after Tom Daschle's departure Neera Tanden
    03:42
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    Debate and challenges surrounding the public option in the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
    11:38
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    Challenges of drafting the Medicare Modernization Act across party lines Elizabeth Fowler
    01:12
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    Reflections on the durability of the Affordable Care Act and Obama's in-depth knowledge Neera Tanden
    03:05
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    Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher
    04:54
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    Negotiations with hospitals and pharmaceuticals during healthcare reform efforts Max Baucus
    04:31
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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
    04:06
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    Decision to attend medical school influenced by personal experiences with health insurance Nancy Nielsen
    02:49
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    Reaction to the Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate Don Verrilli
    02:11
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    Reflections on the Recovery Act's impact on healthcare and electronic medical records Bob Kocher
    07:22
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    PhRMA's involvement and Rahm Emanuel's approach to healthcare reform negotiations Andrew Stern
    02:32
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    Proposed strategy for handling the COVID-19 crisis Sylvia Burwell
    04:33
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    Challenges of implementing the Affordable Care Act's essential benefits across states Kathleen Sebelius
    06:43
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    Utilization and impact of the National Prevention Strategy report Regina Benjamin
    02:58
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    Campaign experience during the 2008 financial crisis and commitment to healthcare policy Neera Tanden
    03:29
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    Public support for healthcare reform at the start of the Obama administration Kathleen Sebelius
    01:18
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    Communicating the complexities of healthcare legislation and prevention focus Regina Benjamin
    02:57
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    Addressing the sequester and prioritizing the management agenda under President Obama Sylvia Burwell
    02:22
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    AMA representatives advocating for health insurance reform at local events Nancy Nielsen
    01:21
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    Reflections on the rise of managed care in the 1990s and its impact on medicine Nancy Nielsen
    02:05
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    Discussions on healthcare reform strategy after Senator Brown's election Elizabeth Fowler
    02:43
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    Healthcare spending trends in relation to policy debates and the Affordable Care Act Bob Kocher
    03:06
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    Switch from premedical track to health policy due to interest in healthcare systems Elizabeth Fowler
    01:01
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    Reflecting on the advocacy strategy for the Affordable Care Act in 2009 Zeke Emanuel
    04:43
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    Reflections on Clinton-era healthcare reform and its impact on Obama administration strategy Zeke Emanuel
    02:25
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    Coauthoring an op-ed on environmental health and underserved populations with EPA Administrator Jackson Kathleen Sebelius
    04:00
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    Drafting a White House bill to expedite the legislative process and CBO scoring Bob Kocher
    01:56
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    Addressing health inequities through clinician-patient conversations and critical thinking Carolyn Britton
    05:18
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    Negotiating healthcare reform costs with the hospital industry Elizabeth Fowler
    02:38
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    Second-term management agenda focusing on technology in government and SES leadership program Sylvia Burwell
    02:15
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    Educating the public on ACA benefits like smoking cessation coverage Regina Benjamin
    01:10
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    Senate passage of the Affordable Care Act on Christmas Eve 2009 and interactions with Victoria Reggie Kennedy Kathleen Sebelius
    03:29
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    Reflections on the impact of President Obama's rhetoric and the AMA's apology Carolyn Britton
    06:11
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    Early healthcare reform stakeholder meetings in the Obama administration Zeke Emanuel
    03:53
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    SEIU's strategy shift during healthcare negotiations and dealing with coverage expansion Andrew Stern
    02:08
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    Impact of WellPoint rate increase on ACA support and Nancy Pelosi's role in healthcare reform Zeke Emanuel
    04:55
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    Transition from HHS to NEC role in Affordable Care Act implementation Elizabeth Fowler
    02:04
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    Reaction to "death panels" claim during healthcare reform debate Elizabeth Fowler
    02:44
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    Negotiating the Cadillac tax and the passage of the Affordable Care Act Andrew Stern
    03:44
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    Reflections on public testimony during healthcare reform listening sessions Zeke Emanuel
    02:47
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    Outreach to younger uninsured Americans on The Daily Show regarding the ACA Kathleen Sebelius
    03:46
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    Reflections on stakeholder engagement in passing the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
    03:25
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    Reflecting on the communication strategy for healthcare reform Peter Orszag
    01:26
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    Interest in the intersection of data analysis, psychology, and healthcare policy Peter Orszag
    01:27
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    Obama administration's prioritization of health care over climate change Bill McKibben
    04:39
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    Health insurance challenges before the Affordable Care Act regarding preexisting conditions Kathleen Sebelius
    02:11
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    Bipartisan efforts in healthcare reform during the 2008 Senate Finance Committee work Max Baucus
    05:55
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    Deployment of Public Health Service officers in international disasters and disease outbreaks Regina Benjamin
    02:23
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    Discussing personal family health struggles to connect with the public Regina Benjamin
    02:39
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    AMA's apology to NMA and early efforts to address healthcare disparities Carolyn Britton
    07:42
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    College experience and constructing a unique degree at Johns Hopkins University Aneesh Chopra
    04:31
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    Developing and implementing the ACA with a focus on access, affordability, and delivery system reform Sylvia Burwell
    02:53
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    Position on the public option in healthcare reform legislation Peter Orszag
    02:51
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    Discussion on value-added tax for healthcare financing Zeke Emanuel
    01:05
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    Outreach strategies for health insurance enrollment communication Sylvia Burwell
    03:45
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    Supporting initiatives with scientific and administrative resources through agencies like NIH and CDC Regina Benjamin
    01:11
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    Preparation for arguing the Affordable Care Act case as solicitor general Don Verrilli
    07:23
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    Recruiting insurance experts to test and improve the healthcare system Sylvia Burwell
    01:21
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    Debates over healthcare reform and early negotiations with the pharmaceutical industry Kathleen Sebelius
    05:50
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    Complexity of healthcare reform and its impact on public understanding Elizabeth Fowler
    05:38
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    Reflections on the lack of public health infrastructure in the Recovery Act Tom Harkin
    04:43
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    Addressing H1N1 vaccine resistance and media's role during the pandemic Kathleen Sebelius
    03:31
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    Reflections on handling the government shutdown and its impact on the ACA negotiations Sylvia Burwell
    05:10
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    Involvement in promoting electronic health records in the Recovery Act Zeke Emanuel
    02:01
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    Reaction to the potential loss of the Massachusetts Senate seat and its impact on ACA passage Neera Tanden
    05:56
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    Reflections on prioritizing policy issues during the Obama administration Andrew Stern
    02:20
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    Reflections on Hillary Clinton's healthcare reform efforts in the 1990s Max Baucus
    04:36
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    Priorities during the campaign for the Kansas House: children, family issues, and women's pay Kathleen Sebelius
    02:57
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    Reflections on the electoral impact of the Affordable Care Act after its passage Max Baucus
    02:31
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    Impact of the Affordable Care Act on the American Medical Association's reputation Nancy Nielsen
    01:17
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    Concerns about healthcare reform amidst the Obama administration's broad legislative agenda in 2009 Elizabeth Fowler
    02:59
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    Tension over the Cadillac tax between the House and Senate during healthcare reform Zeke Emanuel
    03:23
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    Handling legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act and legislative responses Sylvia Burwell
    01:19
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    Advocacy for the Affordable Care Act and stakeholder engagement in healthcare reform Carolyn Britton
    03:28
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    Perceptions of the 2009 town hall protests on the Affordable Care Act Peter Orszag
    02:06
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    Defending the Affordable Care Act against President Trump's repeal efforts Neera Tanden
    07:40
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    Role of the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research Zeke Emanuel
    01:14
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    Building a trust network to support healthcare change and cost reduction strategies Andrew Stern
    01:15
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    Addressing healthcare disparities and the importance of equitable care Carolyn Britton
    06:55
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    AMA's strategic shift towards addressing the uninsured in American politics Nancy Nielsen
    02:29
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    Impact of healthcare reform complexity on public support and implementation Zeke Emanuel
    04:35
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    Lessons from the Clinton healthcare reform experience for drafting new policy Elizabeth Fowler
    03:42

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