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    Negotiating Medicaid expansion with Senator Nelson during the Affordable Care Act discussions Jim Messina
    01:25
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    Public health leader's approach to the Ebola response and field experience in West Africa Tom Frieden
    13:29
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    Public concerns and insurer challenges during ACA implementation Sylvia Burwell
    03:53
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    Importance of healthcare data availability and its impact on reducing costs Zeke Emanuel
    04:36
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    Addressing cultural beliefs and education in the West African Ebola response Tiffany Drake
    04:33
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    Reflections on the impact of ACA and personal legacy in the Obama administration Zeke Emanuel
    03:35
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    Transition from the White House to leading the Office of Health Reform Policy at HHS Jeanne Lambrew
    01:04
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    Challenges and strategies in addressing senior food insecurity at Meals on Wheels Ellen Hollander
    07:39
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    Assessment of Sam Kass's role and impact on nutrition policy and initiatives Debra Eschmeyer
    14:20
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    Challenges of implementing the public option in healthcare reform Rahm Emanuel
    03:51
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    Diplomatic achievements in education and healthcare in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker
    03:27
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    Speculation on ACA's path without Ted Kennedy's death and the influence of stakeholder deals Andrew Stern
    02:44
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    Adapting to digital communication strategies during President Obama's administration Cecilia Muñoz
    03:16
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    Healthcare reform negotiations and transparency in the Obama administration Jeanne Lambrew
    03:33
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    Incorporating stories of families affected by overdose into policy work Michael Botticelli
    04:07
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    Expansion of Pell Grants and reform of student loan system under the Affordable Care Act Martha Kanter
    03:03
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    Negotiating Medicaid funding and health insurance taxes during legislative sessions Jason Furman
    02:39
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    Reflections on early HealthCare.gov meetings and forecasting potential issues Aneesh Chopra
    02:15
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    Impact of ACA opposition on environmental legislation opportunities Kathleen Sebelius
    02:55
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    Explanation of HealthCare.gov's databases and the federal data hub Aneesh Chopra
    01:11
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    Reflections on the passage and signing of the Affordable Care Act David Axelrod
    04:37
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    Involvement in expanding Bread for the City and health policy in Washington, D.C Nicole Lurie
    01:29
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    Impact of reconciliation on budget negotiations and partisan dynamics since the Gingrich revolution Pete Rouse
    02:35
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    Reflections on ACA messaging and its political impact Jay Carney
    02:24
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    Advocacy for the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act and its impact on the community Kēhaulani Lum
    02:47
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    Reflections on President Obama's legacy and impact on artists Bill T. Jones
    05:08
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    Impact and challenges of malpractice reform in healthcare cost containment Peter Orszag
    05:58
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    Communicating the Affordable Care Act's impact on insurance policies and rates Kathleen Sebelius
    04:16
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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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    AMA's draft proposal for health care reform and its influence on the Affordable Care Act Nancy Nielsen
    02:29
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    Reflections on overcoming partisanship and messaging challenges during healthcare reform efforts Jim Messina
    02:47
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    Reflection on personal motivations for pursuing a career in politics due to healthcare issues Jon Favreau
    01:57
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    Challenges and strategies in passing the Affordable Care Act Danielle Gray
    13:18
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    Transition of responsibilities at U of Chicago Medicine during Obama's presidential campaign Leif Elsmo
    06:11
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    President Obama's legacy in drug policy and the Affordable Care Act's impact on addiction Michael Botticelli
    02:25
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    Influence of ACT UP activists on NIAID's approach to HIV/AIDS policy and research Anthony Fauci
    03:00
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    Use of reconciliation to pass legislation and securing House approval Harry Reid
    02:48
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    Advising on ACA implementation and countering repeal efforts at HHS Nancy Nielsen
    02:54
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    Obama administration's culture of problem-solving and response to H1N1 pandemic Aneesh Chopra
    02:58
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    Efforts to communicate about the Affordable Care Act during repeal attempts Kathleen Sebelius
    03:24
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    Reflection on the personal impact of the HIV entry ban repeal efforts Cass Sunstein
    02:36
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    Discussion on Medicaid expansion and state budget concerns with governors Kathleen Sebelius
    04:48
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    Reaction to the death-panel argument after the introduction of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 Jeanne Lambrew
    01:29
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    Engagement with medical professionals during healthcare reform on the National Economic Council Bob Kocher
    01:23
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    Reactions in the White House to the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act Nancy-Ann DeParle
    04:24
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    Collaboration with Sylvia Burwell and Kathleen Sebelius on women's issues and ACA implementation Tina Tchen
    03:27
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    Advocating for a partner's end-of-life wishes and organ donation during a medical crisis Janice Langbehn
    07:12
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    AMA's strategic shift towards addressing the uninsured in American politics Nancy Nielsen
    02:29
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    Combining Senate HELP and Finance Committee bills and the removal of the public option Rob Nabors
    02:23
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    Democratic Party's evolving approach to healthcare reform in 2007-2008 Jeanne Lambrew
    01:16
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    Challenges and considerations in integrating VA healthcare with private sector services Robert McDonald
    06:16
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    Debate over ACA costs with a political columnist John Mier
    03:46
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    Negotiating abortion language in healthcare reform with centrist Democrats Pete Rouse
    01:14
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    Negotiations with Senator Ben Nelson on healthcare reform and political repercussions Pete Rouse
    02:13
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    Challenges in communicating the impact of the Recovery Act and Vice President Biden's evolving role Shailagh Murray
    07:52
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    Influential advisors on addiction as a public health issue Gil Kerlikowske
    02:50
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    Advocacy for the Affordable Care Act and stakeholder engagement in healthcare reform Carolyn Britton
    03:28
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    Insights into President Obama's leadership during legislative negotiations Kathleen Sebelius
    04:53
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    Discussion on medical malpractice reform during the Affordable Care Act development Bob Kocher
    04:12
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    Challenges faced by states in adopting Medicaid expansion Kathleen Sebelius
    02:44
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    Utilizing Affordable Care Act tools for mental health services during the Flint water crisis Nicole Lurie
    05:12
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    Engagement with moderate groups and business organizations during the Obama administration Jim Messina
    01:59
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    Reflections on H1N1 preparedness and differences from the COVID-19 response Harold Varmus
    02:14
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    Challenges in implementing the CLASS Act and its impact on the ACA Kathy Greenlee
    04:27
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    Preparation for the transition to marketplace coverage under the Affordable Care Act Jeanne Lambrew
    01:25
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    Experience at DHS during the H1N1 pandemic and collaboration with Dr. Tony Fauci Jane Lute
    01:21
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    Balancing a busy surgical career with community outreach and family life Wayne Frederick
    02:43
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    Complexity and messaging challenges of healthcare legislation Peter Orszag
    02:28
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    Senate Finance Committee's healthcare reform and the public option debate Pete Rouse
    02:45
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    Impact of the pandemic on healthcare reform debate Kathleen Sebelius
    01:28
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    Outreach strategy for healthcare reform to various audiences and combating misinformation Vivek Murthy
    03:30
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    Reflections on the ACA rollout and lessons learned from its challenges Danielle Gray
    05:08
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    Outreach strategies for health insurance enrollment communication Sylvia Burwell
    03:45
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    Impact of Nutrition Facts label and Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act on agricultural transformation Debra Eschmeyer
    04:47
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    Appointment as deputy chief of staff for policy in the Obama administration Nancy-Ann DeParle
    07:37
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    HHS efforts to enhance US vaccine production capacity post-H1N1 through CIADMs Nicole Lurie
    04:32
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    Importance of Medicare payment reform in healthcare negotiations Rahm Emanuel
    02:29
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    Family's personal story shared with President Obama at Charleston town hall on substance abuse Katherine and David Grubb
    09:03
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    Celebrating the Affordable Care Act vote at the White House Nancy-Ann DeParle
    02:45
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    Early experiences as LGBT and API liaison in the Office of Public Engagement Aditi Hardikar
    06:27
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    DHS involvement in the Recovery Act and handling the H1N1 pandemic Janet Napolitano
    03:56
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    Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher
    04:54
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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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    Impact of summer 2009 protests on the administration's stance on the public option Jim Messina
    01:19
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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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    Utilization and impact of the National Prevention Strategy report Regina Benjamin
    02:58
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    Collaboration with local leaders on the Affordable Care Act provisions Cecilia Muñoz
    03:30
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    Experience at CMMI and insights into federal government operations Nancy Nielsen
    01:15
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    Organizing a meeting with Dr. Jill Biden and LGBTQ individuals benefiting from the Affordable Care Act Gautam Raghavan
    01:13
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    Formation of healthcare principles by a secret DC group led by Ron Pollack from Families USA Andrew Stern
    01:05
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    Connecting medical education with understanding patients' socioeconomic and historical backgrounds Mona Hanna-Attisha
    03:40
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    Addressing organized labor's concerns about the Affordable Care Act's Cadillac tax Pete Rouse
    02:32
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    Personal experience with the Affordable Care Act and frustration with Republican opposition John Mier
    03:46
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    Conducting a needs assessment for the Detroit Recovery Project Andre Johnson
    03:17
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    Explanation of precision medicine and its significance in healthcare DJ Patil
    03:10
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    Decision to have Congress draft the Affordable Care Act Jim Messina
    02:01
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    Formation of the ACL in response to healthcare reform and disability issues Kathy Greenlee
    02:32
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    AARP's focus on social security and healthcare costs during the 2008 presidential campaign Ellen Hollander
    03:22
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    Washington Post coverage of an in-progress film on Obama's Hawaiian influences Gloria Borland
    02:59
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    Labor unions' focus on healthcare over other workers' rights during the Obama administration Marielena Hincapié
    02:40
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    President Obama's role in reconciling the Affordable Care Act between the House and Senate Pete Rouse
    02:12
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    Reflections on traveling the country as AMA president and learning from diverse perspectives Nancy Nielsen
    03:42
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    Shift in President Obama's healthcare pitch from cost-saving to moral issue Max Baucus
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    Establishing the National Prevention Council and the National Prevention Strategy Regina Benjamin
    04:37
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    H1N1 vaccine distribution challenges and improvements to the US vaccine infrastructure Tom Frieden
    06:22
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    NEA's perspective on employer obligations in healthcare during Obamacare discussions Dennis Van Roekel
    02:29
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    Challenges in implementing structural changes for health prevention strategies Vivek Murthy
    03:57
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    Reflection on timing of President Obama's Kansas speech and early bipartisan efforts Jon Favreau
    01:11
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    Concerns about H1N1 surveillance and reporting systems before joining the Obama administration Nicole Lurie
    02:21
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    Obama's efforts to secure votes for the Affordable Care Act Pete Souza
    02:12
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    Innovations in constituent engagement during the second term Fiona Reeves
    05:11
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    Weekly healthcare meetings led by Pete Rouse for White House liaisons Jeremy Bernard
    01:24
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    Response to working in an Ebola treatment center and maintaining safety protocols Pranav Shetty
    02:29
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    Decision to return to the Senate in 2008 for health reform efforts Elizabeth Fowler
    02:00
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    Challenges of communicating healthcare reform complexity to the public Rob Nabors
    07:02
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    Communicating policies during economic challenges and addressing the unpopularity of Guantanamo, Recovery Act, and ACA Dan Pfeiffer
    06:50
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    Discussion on the administrative oversight of the Affordable Care Act implementation Pete Rouse
    01:26
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    Negotiations on entitlements and healthcare efficiency in the two-year budget deal Shaun Donovan
    03:32
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    Involvement in healthcare reform and advocacy for small business interests Jim Houser and Helen Dally
    05:33
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    Crafting President Obama's healthcare speech to address opposition arguments Jon Favreau
    01:27
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    Desired legacy for a public figure's impact on humanity and South Carolina Kylon Middleton
    02:34
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    Reflections on the inevitability of healthcare reform during Obama's presidency Rahm Emanuel
    04:49
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    Understanding the interplay between state policy innovation and federal government resources Jim Houser and Helen Dally
    03:27
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    Concerns about physician workforce adequacy during health insurance reform discussions Nancy Nielsen
    02:31
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    Weekly memos to President Obama on ACA implementation and addressing policy disputes Nancy-Ann DeParle
    09:18
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    CEA's role in designing stimulus and healthcare reform with cost containment advocacy Christina Romer
    04:28

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