Modernizing Medicare and Medicaid - Future Policies and Innovations

Explore the future of Medicare and Medicaid in this 22-minute conversation featuring CMS Administrator Seema Verma and Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil. Delve into the challenges facing these crucial healthcare programs, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Examine policy changes implemented during the crisis, such as expanded telehealth services and streamlined nursing home reporting. Learn about CMS's role in transforming the healthcare system through innovation and value-based care. Gain insights on topics including the biggest challenges confronting Medicare, what's working and failing in the current system, the potential permanence of telehealth, Medicaid work requirements, preventative care, and vaccines. Understand the evolving landscape of U.S. healthcare policy and its impact on over 140 million Americans covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

Introduction
Biggest challenges confronting Medicare
Whats working and not working
Whats failing
Is telehealth permanent
Work requirements for Medicaid recipients
Preventative care
Vaccines