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Meidas Health is on a roll! Continuing its series of incisive interviews with the nation's top healthcare leaders, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure — head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Biden — joins host Dr. Vin Gupta for a hard-hitting discussion on prescription drug pricing in the United States. In light of President Trump's executive order yesterday — which was light on specifics — what's actually having an impact on lowering costs for patients nationwide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Rogers joins the podcast for a conversation about how each of us can take steps to promote religious freedom and the common good in the United States today. After leading the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the Obama and Biden administrations, she shares her inside perspective on government, where we are right now, and how people can truly make an impact. Our religious freedom protects everyone's right to bring their faith to the public square, and you won't want to miss this conversation about opportunities we have as Americans to engage government at all levels and express ourselves in the face of injustice.    SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): The genius of our constitutional protections for religious freedom Melissa Rogers served as the executive director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the Obama and Biden administrations. You can click here to read her extensive biography. She is the author of Faith in American Public Life, published in 2019. She has been on two earlier BJC podcasts: Respecting Religion, S2, Ep. 06: What's next? The Biden administration and religious liberty (2020) The Dangers of Christian Nationalism series, episode 9: Religious freedom, church-state law and Christian nationalism (2019), alongside Rabbi David Saperstein. You also can watch a video of that podcast.  NOTE: On April 21, we released a special podcast episode recorded at the same time as this conversation, focusing on the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and the rule of law. Click here to hear that portion of the conversation.    Segment 2 (starting at 10:09): Our current moment as a country Here are links with more information from this portion of the conversation:  Melissa discussed the work of the federal government to protect places of worship. Protecting Houses of Worship is a helpful resource on this topic from the CISA (the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security).  She also mentioned the Biden-Harris administration's work on countering hate. One example is the United We Stand Summit in 2022: Taking Action to Prevent and Address Hate-Fueled Violence and Foster Unity. Click here to read more about the summit, or click here to watch the full summit proceedings. In addition, the Biden-Harris administration released the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism in 2023, and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate in 2024. Learn more about BJC's Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign at ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism.org.   Segment 3 (starting 16:52): Practical ways to take action  Here are a few resources and organizations to connect with if you are interested in responding to governmental actions, including by sharing information about their impact on you or your community:  DOGE cuts: Have you been impacted by DOGE cuts? Share your story with the Center for American Progress Article published by The Century Foundation: We Led Federal Agencies. Here Are 10 Ways That President Trump and Elon Musk's Attacks on Federal Workers Will Hurt You by Mark Zuckerman, Julie Su, Lauren McFerran, Gayle Goldin, Rachel West, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Ruth Friedman, Carole Johnson, Viviann Anguiano, Kayla Patrick and Loredana Valtierra Information on various lawsuits challenging governmental actions: Melissa mentioned the lawsuit challenging the recission of the “sensitive locations” guidance as a violation of religious freedom protections under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Read more about the lawsuit on our website, which is being led by Democracy Forward. Another lawsuit on sensitive locations is also being pursued by a group led by the Institute for Congressional Advocacy and Protection.  You can find more information about this and other pending lawsuits here: Updates from Democracy Forward  Just Security's litigation tracker  Legal actions of CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) Resource on how to protect democracy: Protecting Democracy's Faithful Fight Toolkit Interested in calling your congressional representatives about issues you care about? Here's how you can find their contact information:  Click here to find your representative in the U.S. House Click here to find your U.S. Senators Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. Your gift to BJC is tax-deductible, and you can support these conversations with a gift to BJC.

It’s been a whirlwind week in public health. In this episode, host Steven Newmark breaks down a string of major developments coming out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). From mass layoffs across HHS, including at the FDA, to the resignation of the country’s top vaccine regulator, these changes raise serious concerns—especially amid a rising measles outbreak. Tune in to hear what this means for patients, public health efforts, and the fight against vaccine hesitancy. Among the highlights in this episode: 00:50: Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF, discusses HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement of 10,000 staff layoffs, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) being the most impacted 01:31: Steven reflects on RFK Jr.'s earlier warning to FDA workers to "pack their bags" and discusses concerns about maintaining service levels with a 25% workforce cut 02:08: Quoting Robert Califf, Steven shares the demoralization felt by former and current HHS staff, calling out the treatment of hardworking public health employees 02:38: Steven shares concerns from Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) head, particularly around the likely impact of layoffs on already underfunded nursing home inspections 03:20: Steven reports the forced resignation of Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s top vaccine regulator, and the alarming response from the public health community 04:06: Steven details Dr. Marks’ warnings about leadership skepticism toward vaccines, especially in light of the growing measles outbreak 04:34: Steven gives an update on the measles outbreak in Texas and other states, citing more than 500 cases nationwide and highlighting RFK Jr.'s unscientific treatment suggestions like vitamin A and cod liver oil 05:16: Steven discusses how HHS cuts are hampering efforts to track infectious diseases and fund vaccine research, even as the outbreak fuels a shift toward pro-vaccine sentiment in affected areas 05:49: Steven urges listeners to get vaccinated and ensure those around them—especially children—are protected with the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine Contact Our Host Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate Finance Committee just advanced the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), bringing his confirmation one step closer to reality. In this bonus episode, Jen Taylor-Skinner is joined by Nourbese Flint, president of All* Above All, for a critical conversation about what's at stake. CMS oversees vital programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act—making its leadership role one of the most powerful in shaping national healthcare policy. Dr. Oz, widely known for promoting unscientific treatments and holding controversial views, raises serious concerns—particularly for reproductive justice and the health of marginalized communities. Nourbese shares her perspective on the qualifications this role demands and reflects on the legacy of past CMS leaders, such as Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. We discuss the broader implications of Dr. Oz's potential confirmation, including its impact on maternal health and the risks posed to vulnerable populations. Our conversation also explores the importance of grassroots resistance and political engagement in holding policymakers accountable. Nourbese offers strategies for community action and underscores why staying informed and involved is more important than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First: A discussion with former Rep. James Greenwood (R-PA) and Nick Penniman of the advocacy group Issue One – about their push for Congress to reassert itself against the executive branch. Then, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure of the Century Foundation and Michael Cannon of the Cato Institute discuss potential cuts to Medicaid as Congress considers the upcoming budget. Finally, an update on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks with Doug Klain, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earl and Sandy continue their discussion on the economy before being joined by the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, to discuss the Biden/Harris administration's efforts to lower the costs of prescription drugs for social security recipients. The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show!

For the first time, the US government has negotiated down drug prices for ten of Medicare's most expensive prescriptions. CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports on the health care shift, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure explains the implications for drugmakers and patients. After the White House held its first “influencer summit,” social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk (known by his millions of followers as Gary Vee) explains the untapped value of content creators for brands and for politicians. Plus, months after protests at Columbia University captured national headlines, Columbia's president has resigned.  Bertha Coombs - 11:10Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - 13:55Gary Vaynerchuk - 21:02 In this episode:Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, @BrooksLaSureCMSBertha Coombs, @berthacoombsGary Vaynerchuk, @garyveeKelly Evans, @KellyCNBCMike Santoli, @michaelsantoliAndrew Ross Sorkin,@andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer,@Kramer_Katie

CMS Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is in the den to give the details on what the current administration is doing to combat the maternal healthcare crisis in the US.

In a conversation recorded during ACAP's CEO Summit in June 2023, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure joins the ACAP Coffee Break to discuss her professional journey,  Medicaid unwinding, supports for the dual eligible population, maternal health, and more! Read more about the STLDI proposed rule discussed in this episode here. 

The Biden administration has unveiled the first 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. CNBC's Bertha Coombs  and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, discuss the announcement, how the list of drugs were chosen, and more. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly ready to let go of remote employees who'd rather stay remote, and OpenAI is launching its chatbot business tier, called ChatGPT Enterprise. Plus, CNBC's Eamon Javers reports, Meta says it has disrupted a disinformation campaign linked to Chinese law enforcement, what the platform has called the “largest known cross-platform covert influence operation in the world.”Bertha Coombs 15:50Chiquita Brooks-LaSure 20:33Eamon Javers 28:17In this episode:Becky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkEamon Javers, @EamonJaversChiquita Brooks-LaSure, @BrooksLaSureCMSBertha Coombs, @berthacoombsKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

U.S. officials gave full approval last week to Leqembi, a drug that moderately slows Alzheimer's disease. The disease affects the brain causing memory loss and dementia. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval means the government's health coverage, Medicare, and other health insurance plans will help pay for the drug's cost. The FDA approved Leqembi for patients with mild dementia and other effects caused during the early stages of Alzheimer's. Leqembi is the first medicine shown to moderately slow the mental loss caused by Alzheimer's disease. The drug helps remove proteins that stick together and damage the brain.美国官员上周完全批准了 Leqembi，这是一种可适度减缓阿尔茨海默病的药物。 这种疾病影响大脑，导致记忆丧失和痴呆。美国食品和药物管理局 (FDA) 的批准意味着政府的健康保险、医疗保险和其他健康保险计划将有助于支付该药物的费用。FDA 批准 Leqembi 用于治疗患有轻度痴呆症和阿尔茨海默病早期阶段引起的其他影响的患者。Leqembi 是第一种被证明可以适度减缓阿尔茨海默病引起的精神损失的药物。 该药物有助于去除粘在一起并损害大脑的蛋白质。Final approval came after the FDA considered a study of 1,800 patients. The study showed the drug slowed losses in memory and decreases in thinking by about five months in those who received the medicine compared to those who received an ineffective substance. The drug carries a warning for serious side effects, such as possible bleeding in the brain. The warning notes that these side effects are found in other drugs that target harmful brain proteins. Last year, Medicare announced it would not pay for the drug unless the FDA gave it full approval. As a result, Alzheimer's patients and people supporting them pushed for final approval. A year's supply of Leqembi costs about $26,500. It is injected every two weeks. Some experts worry the drug's cost is too high. Medicare pays health care costs for about 60 million Americans aged 65 or older.FDA 在考虑了一项针对 1,800 名患者的研究后最终获得批准。 研究表明，与服用无效药物的人相比，服用该药物的人的记忆力丧失和思维能力下降速度减缓了约五个月。该药物带有严重副作用的警告，例如可能导致脑出血。 警告指出，这些副作用也存在于其他针对有害脑蛋白的药物中。去年，医疗保险宣布，除非 FDA 完全批准，否则不会支付该药物的费用。 因此，阿尔茨海默氏症患者和支持他们的人们极力争取最终批准。一年的 Leqembi 供应成本约为 26,500 美元。 每两周注射一次。 一些专家担心这种药物的成本太高。 医疗保险为大约 6000 万 65 岁或以上的美国人支付医疗费用。Medicare administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure confirmed last week that the program will begin paying for the drug now that it has full FDA approval. But the government is also requiring patients who receive the drug to enter a program that will collect information about the drug's safety and effectiveness. Medicare “will cover this medication broadly while continuing to gather data that will help us understand how the drug works,” Brooks-LaSure said. Some Medicare patients may have to pay for 20 percent of the cost of Leqembi. However, the amount will depend on the details of their insurance coverage plan.医疗保险管理者 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure 上周证实，该计划将开始支付该药物的费用，因为该药物已获得 FDA 的全面批准。但政府还要求接受该药物的患者参加一项计划，该计划将收集有关该药物的安全性和有效性的信息。布鲁克斯-拉苏尔说，医疗保险“将广泛覆盖这种药物，同时继续收集数据，帮助我们了解这种药物的作用原理”。一些 Medicare 患者可能需要支付 Leqembi 费用的 20%。 但是，金额将取决于其保险计划的详细信息。Hospitals and medical clinics have said it might take time to get people started on the drug. Doctors will need to test patients for the sticky brain proteins targeted by Leqembi. Nurses need to learn how to give the drug, which needs to be administered by intravenous injection.Patients also must undergo regular brain scans to look for bleeding or swelling. These brain images carry extra costs for hospitals. Japanese drug-maker Eisai developed Leqembi. The drug is co-marketed with Biogen, a company based in the eastern U.S. state of Massachusetts. Some Alzheimer's experts say patients, or their families might not notice the moderate difference the drug makes. But federal health advisors said the difference was important enough for them to suggest in June that the FDA approve the drug.医院和医疗诊所表示，让人们开始使用这种药物可能需要一些时间。 医生需要测试患者体内 Leqembi 靶向的粘性脑蛋白。 护士需要学习如何给药，该药物需要通过静脉注射给药。患者还必须定期接受脑部扫描以检查是否有出血或肿胀。 这些大脑图像给医院带来了额外的费用。日本制药商卫材 (Eisai) 开发了 Leqembi。 该药物与总部位于美国东部马萨诸塞州的 Biogen 公司共同销售。一些阿尔茨海默氏症专家表示，患者或其家人可能没有注意到该药物所带来的轻微差异。 但联邦健康顾问表示，这一差异非常重要，足以让他们在 6 月份建议 FDA 批准该药物。

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del viernes 7 de julio de 2023: La representante estadounidense Marjorie Taylor Greene, una fiel aliada del expresidente Donald Trump, fue expulsada del grupo House Freedom Caucus de línea dura después de enfrentarse con una colega legisladora, dijo un miembro del caucus. La decisión de expulsar a la incendiaria Greene del grupo de línea dura de aproximadamente tres docenas de personas se produjo semanas después de que ella participara en un acalorado enfrentamiento en el piso de la Cámara de Representantes con la representante Lauren Boebert sobre el plan de esta última para tratar de forzar una votación para destituir al presidente demócrata Joe Biden. En una declaración a los medios el jueves por la noche, Greene no se dirigió directamente a su membresía en Freedom Caucus, pero dijo: "En el Congreso, sirvo al noroeste de Georgia primero y no sirvo a ningún grupo en Washington". Greene agregó: "El Partido Republicano tiene menos de dos años para mostrarle a Estados Unidos lo que hará un Congreso fuerte y unificado liderado por republicanos cuando el presidente Trump gane la Casa Blanca en 2024. Este es mi enfoque, nada más". FUENTE: REUTERS Las autoridades estadounidenses otorgaron el jueves la aprobación total a un fármaco para el Alzhe imer que se sigue de cerca, allanando el camino para que Medicare y otros planes de seguros comiencen a cubrir el tratamiento de las personas con la enfermedad que les roba el cerebro. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos aprobó el fármaco intravenoso, Leqembi, para pacientes con demencia leve y otros síntomas causados por la enfermedad de Alzheimer temprana. Es el primer medicamento que se ha demostrado de manera convincente que ralentiza modestamente el deterioro cognitivo causado por el Alzheimer. El proceso de conversión de un medicamento a la aprobación completa de la FDA generalmente atrae poca atención. Pero los pacientes y defensores de la enfermedad de Alzheimer han estado presionando al gobierno federal durante meses después de que los funcionarios de Medicare anunciaran el año pasado que no pagarían el uso rutinario de medicamentos como Leqembi hasta que recibieran la aprobación total de la FDA. La gran mayoría de los estadounidenses con Alzheimer obtienen su cobertura de salud a través de Medicare. Y las aseguradoras privadas han seguido su ejemplo al retener la cobertura de Leqembi y un medicamento similar, Aduhelm, hasta que reciban el respaldo completo de la FDA. La administradora de Medicare, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, dijo en un comunicado el jueves que el programa comenzará a pagar por el medicamento ahora que cuenta con la aprobación total de la FDA. Pero el gobierno también está estableciendo requisitos adicionales, incluida la inscripción en un registro federal para rastrear la seguridad y eficacia del medicamento en el mundo real. FUENTE: AP

Join Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice as she sits down with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS). In this inspiring episode of the Danforth Dialogues, they delve into topics including the role of the public sector in helping to expand health equity in underserved communities in the post-covid era. This is Part 2 of this two-part episode. Listen to Part 1 here. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about CMS and Chiquita Brooks LaSure at https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/leadership CREDITS Theme Music

Washington Post national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaks with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Joseph Betancourt, president of the Commonwealth Fund, about the drivers of health disparities and how they can impact cancer care in the United States. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Join Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice as she sits down with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS). In this inspiring episode of the Danforth Dialogues, they delve into topics including the role of the public sector in helping to expand health equity in underserved communities in the post-covid era. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about CMS and Chiquita Brooks LaSure at https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/leadership CREDITS Theme Music

Meet Our Guests: Dr. Janice Nevin, President and CEO of ChristianaCare, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Cathy Jacobson, President and CEO of Froedtert Health delve into the experiences and challenges faced by working mothers. Key Insights: From the struggle to achieve work-life balance and the burden of guilt and societal expectations, to the constant search for reliable childcare and the impact on career progression, working mothers navigate a complex web of responsibilities. ● Work-Family Balance. Despite challenges, working mothers display remarkable resilience and resourcefulness. Dr. Nevin emphasizes the importance of making intentional choices and prioritizing what is important to oneself in terms of career and personal life.● You Are Not Alone. Chiquita mentions how being a parent has contributed to her expertise and how talking to other parents has provided valuable insights. It is important to seek advice and support from others to not feel like one has to face challenges alone.● Support Matters. Cathay shares her experiences as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of employer understanding and support, as well as a supportive partner. Relevant Links: Listen to Dr. Janice Nevin's full episodeListen to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure's full episodeListen to Cathy Jacobson's full episode

It's the Midday Healthwatch, with Dr. Leana Wen. COVID numbers are up, compounded by big increases in rates of influenza and RSV. Is there a full blown COVID surge on the way in the US? Experts fear that there may be a surge in China. Will highly transmissible Omicron variants prove to be too much for China's zero-COVID policy to handle? And the advances made in telemedicine during the pandemic made healthcare more accessible for millions of people. Will policy makers make sure that access continues? Democrats and the Biden Administration have promised to lower the cost of prescription drugs. In a column in the Washington Post, Dr. Wen profiled Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the first Black woman to lead the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, and the woman charged with overseeing the drug pricing program, and a host of other programs. We'll discuss these and other topics today... Dr. Wen is one of America's most trusted and knowledgeable public health experts. She is a former health commissioner of Baltimore and an emergency physician. She teaches at the George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health. She writes a column for the Washington Post.  She's a medical analyst for CNN, a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and the author of Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health. Dr. Leana Wen joins us on Zoom…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Chiquita Brooks Lasure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where she oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Healthcare.gov health insurance marketplace. Plus, ahead of the kick-off to The Salvation Army's 132nd Red Kettle Campaign, National Commander of The Salvation Army Commissioner Kenneth Hodder joins the show.

Hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter welcome CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to discuss President Biden's increased health budget proposal for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is focused on health equity, mental health parity, and nursing home safety as key goals in the coming year. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure discusses President Biden's increased health budget proposal for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is focused on health equity, mental health parity, and nursing home safety as key goals in the coming year. The Administrator says more resources are being allocated to address the nation's mental health crisis, especially for the nation's children still being impacted by the pandemic. Administrator Brooks-LaSure, the first African American woman to hold that office, says nursing home vaccine requirements and safety regulations should continue to inform that health sector. She says that all US government health agencies have been tasked with making health equity the centerpiece of their policies and programs moving forward. She says supports for insurance subsidies provided by the American Rescue Plan is vital to maintaining health coverage for millions of vulnerable Americans.

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure discusses President Biden's increased health budget proposal for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is focused on health equity, mental health parity, and nursing home safety as key goals in the coming year.  The Administrator says more resources are being allocated to address the nation's mental health crisis, especially for the nation's children still being impacted by the pandemic. Administrator Brooks-LaSure, the first... Read More Read More The post CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Breaks Down President Biden's Health Budget Goals appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Join Health Affairs Insider.This week, Health Affairs released the annual national health care spending data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Using data from 2020, the first data which relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, the report found health spending reached a record high in 2020.  But Health Affairs had some of its own news this week as well. We are rebranding our respected Health Affairs Blog into a new digital publication named Health Affairs Forefront.  Health Affairs' Rob Lott and Chris Fleming convene on Health Affairs This Week to discuss CMS' new national health care spending data and what's behind the rebrand to Health Affairs Forefront.Related Links: National Health Care Spending In 2020: Growth Driven By Federal Spending In Response To The COVID-19 Pandemic (Health Affairs) Welcome to Health Affairs Forefront (Health Affairs Forefront) Innovation At The Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services: A Vision For The Next 10 Years (Health Affairs Forefront) The Workforce for Non-Police Behavioral Health Crisis Response Doesn't Exist - We Need To Create It (Health Affairs Forefront) Podcast: LIVE with with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator (A Health Podyssey) Subscribe: RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castro | Stitcher | Deezer | Overcast

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with CMS administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, James Perrin, MD & Kawsar Talaat, MD to discuss children's health equity, maternal health and the path forward to ensuring greater health outcomes for children.

Access to healthcare can be the determining factor in life or death, which is why it is critical to get coverage. Open enrollment has begun at Healthcare.gov and Chiquita Brooks LaSure, Administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, downloads us on the details of how to get signed up and why you can expect more low-cost options than ever before. SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE HERE: https://www.healthcare.gov/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathon Feit, co-founder and CEO of Beyond Lucid Technologies & Consulting joins The Dish on Health IT hosts, Ken Kleinberg, Pooja Babbrah and special guest host Ed Daniels to talk about the role of emergency services (EMS) in the healthcare ecosystem now and in the future and how EMS fits into healthcare's interoperability journey. The hosts, Ken Kleinberg and Pooja Babbrah briefly introduced themselves. Guest host, Ed Daniels introduced himself by saying that the majority of his career has been spent on interoperability, data exchange and HIEs. Ed was a volunteer firefighter for 14 years and is currently working on the development of a multi-stakeholder collaborative on eConsent which is why this discussion was of particular interest to him. Jonathon then introduced himself explaining that he is not a field practitioner or first responder. He shared that he joined the military after September 11, 2001 but discovered that his Tourette's syndrome disqualified him from service, which led him to find another way to serve. He decided to leverage his skills as a technologist to solve problems related to data exchange to support EMS and first responders. Beyond Lucid, the company Jonathon co-founded is focused on solving these issues. Right now, Beyond Lucid spends half of their day in the world of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), EMS, critical care both ground and air, the other half of the day is in the world of electronic health records (EHRs) focusing on things like patient matching. Beyond Lucid is currently running the Oregon Portable Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) registry from a technology standpoint and are branching into pediatrics and medical complexities. What Jonathon finds interesting about this work is identifying what field providers do and what they need. Using end of life medical orders as an example, Jonathon pointed out that there is really a 0% margin of error. If someone has indicated in their records that they don't want to be resuscitated but first responders are unaware of these records, the patient's wishes may not be followed. Another aspect of data exchange from the field to health systems so that data captured in the field can be incorporated into the patient's record fast enough for it to be useful in how the patient is cared for in the emergency room (ER). The future of Beyond Lucid is focused on car crashes, winning a patent on a system to gather crash intelligence about the passengers such as number of passengers, whether children are in the car, or special medical needs of passengers such as hemophilia. There are mission critical pieces of data that need to be exchanged in real-time. What prompted Jonathon to reach out to Point-of-Care Partners initially was the episode of the Dish on Health IT about social determinants of health (SDOH) because it highlighted patient data that helped look at patients as people. SDOH is important to providing holistic care. Host, Ken Kleinberg asked for a little more context of how EMS fits in the overall healthcare ecosystem, asking specifically about how EMS has historically been billed separately from other healthcare services as transport. Mr Feit explained that yes, it's true that EMS is billed as transport is many places but it's a yes with an asterisk because things are changing due to COVID. He explained that you really have to look more broadly to federal laws and how EMS is regarded. For example, up until the last 18 months, CMS regarded EMS as a supplier to healthcare, not a provider. This impacts not only how services are billed but related to interoperability rules as well.  Meaningful use doesn't apply to EMS which is a big problem because EMS uses a different data set that falls under the department of transportation and not Health and Human Services (HHS). He added that EMS is the most expensive taxi ride you'll ever take. With the exception of one value-based care experiment happening now, EMS services are generally billed on a per mile basis and the rate is cost adjusted based on the experience level of the driver and the severity of the patient. EMS is emerging as a central part of safety net care in rural spaces where there aren't enough doctors to serve the population and the fact that it's a service available 24/7. Viewing EMS as a provider is a critical distinction that's starting to change. Ed agreed with how Jonathon characterized the current view of EMS in healthcare generally and in regulation. Ed explained that historically, ambulances were intended to just get the patient into the hospital as soon as possible but it's changed drastically over the years with life-saving services being performed on site and in transit. Ambulances are no longer just transport but definitely a provider situation. It's time for a change in how this type of care is provided and being billed and reimbursed.Ken observed that it would be a real problem if the patient was charged in hospital for how far they were pushed in a wheelchair from their room to get a test. Ken then asked Pooja if there was a parallel between how pharmacists have transitioned to be part of the care team as opposed to an adjunct service. Pooja responded that she does see some parallels and mentioned reading a CMS blog post by Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and other CMS leaders that discussed the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) which explored 50 alternative payment models to fee for service. While only a handful were considered successful, the ones that had some success had mandates to back them up. Pooja added that she thinks that just as the payment model in pharmacy is being revisited, the payment and reimbursement model for EMS should be re-examined as well. Ed added that another scenario where the pay for transport model for EMS just doesn't make sense is when a patient maybe just needs to get emergency care at home but doesn't need to be transported to the hospital. The current reimbursement structure doesn't allow for this. Jonathon pointed out that there is currently an “allergy” in the mobile medical arena to good data. He went on to clarify that when you mention CMS, where they have extremely wonky geeks who are truly good at their job, people forget they need fuel for their work, they need data. Jonathon went onto explain that when creating mandates versus voluntary guidance, you really need not just data but good data to back that up and see what is working and what's not. Right now, entering in information about a patient encounter by EMS staff isn't a priority because there isn't an understanding of how good data could transform things for the better. EMS has so much catching-up to do. Jonathon added that this lack of good data problem isn't unique to EMS by any means but it's an issue that needs to be tackled for us to see real change. Jonathon explained that part of the reason he reached out to Point-of-Care Partners was because he felt we provide a breadth of perspective to these issues in healthcare that reflects the bigger picture. He added that when docs talk to other docs or nurses and EMS techs to talk to Fire fighters, they aren't hearing from outside their environment to gain that broader perspective and close the gaps in understanding about their role in the ecosystem. He continued to say that we need to make the case why it's so important to get good data into the system and for that data to be fluid across environments. Ken interjected and said that now that the now we're getting into the interoperability part of the conversation, he wanted to ask about the system that's generally used by EMS called The National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) and asked if it was connected to EHRs.Jonathon responded that NEMSIS is separate and therefore and unequal data set maintained through the National Highway Safety Administration. It has a rich history of tracking data for car crashes and heart attacks while driving which Jonathon admitted was a gross over-simplification. There is a way for NEMSIS to connect to EHRs but there hasn't been education and discussion from the federal level down to the state, county and regional level on why the data and connecting to EHRs matters. Beyond Lucid was awarded a project in California back in 2015 to build the bridge between NEMSIS using HL7 standards like CCD. Beyond Lucid completed a gap analysis to understand what it would take to go from one to the other. What they found was an 85% overlap between what was required in the EMS system and the HL7 CCD. The 15% gap fell largely in 3 buckets including family history, past encounters and mental health which is very similar to SDOH. There are efforts to plug this hole with real-time data. Jonathon added that there are other efforts giving an example the largest fire service in Southern Denver, Colorado which was the first to send real-time data to Sentara health system in 2018 which shows it can be done, however, Jonathon added that health systems and EMS aren't doing a good job of talking with each other about their respective needs. Ken asked Jonathon to talk about Beyond Lucid being one, if not the first EMS IT vendor to join the Commonwell Health Alliance and whether they are now getting some SDOH data from HIEs. Jonathon explained that about 2 years ago at the National Association of State EMS officials, there was an outcry for SDOH and contextual data. Up until then this demand was mostly at the local level. Beyond Lucid volunteered to be the vendor to make this possible and develop a superset of data and has announced this capability to populate SDOH data for 911 calls. This project made a lightbulb go off for those involved on why this data should be a separate data set when it really should be integrated in the overall record. Jonathon explained that strong ID is really important because especially when you're looking at end of life orders, you want to make sure you're looking at the right patient. Unfortunately, a lot of initiatives required affirmative permission from he patient to look them up but the problem is that this doesn't work in the back of an ambulance. Ultimately the trust framework is critical but right now there is so much dirty data. Jonathon went on to say that now that FHIR V4 has been balloted and approved and Carequality/Sequoia was awarded the trust framework project, it seems progress is being made and EMS is finally at the table. Ken asked Pooja to provide her perspective on how EMS might use SDOH and eConsent and advanced care directives. Pooja shared that when you think about the knowledge first responders gain about a patient's living situation and environmental challenges, it makes sense that they could contribute valuable SDOH data that could be used downstream. It's about time the industry start looking at how the data going into EMS systems can be shared along the care continuum. Jonathon interjected that it's also important for police to have access to some of this information and that Beyond Lucid has helped create a database of medically complex children so police know if they are interacting with someone that perhaps is non-verbal so can't explain their situation or who can't follow verbal commands. Without this information Police encounters can end tragically. Encounter data really needs to flow throughout healthcare and also community services. Ken re-focused the conversation on eConsent. Ed shared that he is working on an initiative now on how to get electronic informed consent and advanced directives. It's a very complicated question and there isn't one answer. Ken began to close out the podcast by asking Jonathon if there was any last topic he'd like to cover suggesting perhaps something about COVID and vaccines since Jonathon had mentioned this in conversations prior to the podcast. Jonathon responded that he knows vaccines can be controversial and really he isn't talking about vaccinations per se but it's important to talk about interoperability and data quality and that for many years vaccination registries didn't talk to each other or couldn't be accessed by providers. This is important in the context of when you're planning to hold someone to account on getting vaccinated and proving they've been vaccinated. Jonathon posed the question that shouldn't there be a single source of truth rather than asking people to hold onto a little card? If we get the smart people in the room to solve these problems, we can make so much progress. Pooja added that in her role on the NCPDP board, they've had many conversations about how to use existing standards to create a central source of truth. Pooja explained that she's glad we were able to have this important discussion. 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure talks with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum about what Medicaid expansion could mean for the state's people and budget. This interview was conduct on October 4, 2021.

As part of Policy Spotlight, a new virtual event series from Health Affairs, Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil welcomed Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the new Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the US Department of Health and Human Services for a one-on-one discussion about her priorities at CMS, where she oversees programs including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the HealthCare.gov health insurance marketplace.A former policy official who played a key role in guiding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through passage and implementation, Brooks-LaSure has decades of experience in the federal government, Capitol Hill, and the private sector. In March 2020, Ms. Brooks-LaSure was the lead author on Building On The Gains Of The ACA: Federal Proposals To Improve Coverage And Affordability in Health Affairs' thematic issue on “The Affordable Care Act Turns 10.” The interview was conducted on August 12, 2021.The discussion covered a number of topics, including how the unfinished work of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is an important effort to address health equity, access to coverage, person-centered care, maternal health, Section 1115 Medicaid waivers, the future of value-based payments, social determinants of health, behavioral health and telehealth.Brooks-LaSure co-authored and published a post, titled "Innovation At The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services: A Vision For The Next 10 Years," on the Health Affairs Blog on the same day as the event.Policy Spotlights feature conversations with influential health policy experts in Washington, DC, and beyond. Interested in attending future events? Sign up for Health Affairs Today or Health Affairs Sunday Update newsletters to be the first to hear about the upcoming events. Health Affairs is grateful to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Commonwealth Fund for their support of the “Affordable Care Act Turns 10” issue.Subscribe: RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Podcasts

The federal approval of a controversial drug to treat Alzheimer's disease has reignited the debate over drug prices and the way the Food and Drug Administration makes decisions. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden seeks to gain goodwill overseas as he announces the U.S. will provide 500 million doses of covid vaccine to international health efforts. Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Joanne Kenen of Politico join KHN's Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also, Rovner interviews Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. And to mark the podcast's 200th episode, the panelists discuss what has surprised them most and least over the past four years.

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  The Friday Five for May 28, 2021: New CMS Admin Confirmed State of Medicare Advantage 2021 Retirement Bill Reintroduced Noom Hopes to Expand Facebook, Instagram New Feature Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Mentioned in this episode:   Chiquita Brooks-LaSure becomes the first Black administrator confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid. How to Hide Like and View Counts on Instagram Posts Instagram, Facebook give users option to hide likes S.1770 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform retirement provisions, and for other purposes. Senate confirms Biden pick to lead Medicare, Medicaid office Senate Revives Bill to Raise RMD Age, Boost Income Annuities State of Medicare Advantage 2021 Weight loss app Noom hauls in $540M to expand into diabetes, high blood pressure You can now hide like counts on Instagram and Facebook   More episodes you’ll like:   May 21, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for May 21, 2021: CDC Masking Guidelines Update, HHS and Funding to Fight Addiction and Mental Health Crisis, April 2021 Fed Minutes, Jobs Report, and Inflation, Combatting Fake News, and Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2021 What an FMO Can Do for Your Business Why work with an FMO? What is a Field Marketing Organization? Whether you’re just starting out or on the fence about joining an FMO, this can’t-miss episode has all the details! Selling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While Why sell Medicare insurance products? We outline the reasons to start a career as an independent insurance agent in the Medicare market. Listen now to learn more!   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   2022 COLA Predicted to be Largest in Over a Decade Each year, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) tweaks how much you receive in your benefit. For 2022, experts are predicting the largest COLA increase in over a decade. Dealing with Allergies Allergies are very common and can be a real drain on your quality of life. In worst cases, they can even be deadly. How can you go about life dealing with allergies? What are Medicare Deductibles? We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they are and how they influence your coverage. We're answering so you don't have to ask – what are Medicare deductibles?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Advertising Medicare Through Facebook In a world where social distancing has become the norm, we’ve all turned to social media to stay connected with others. Why not advertise Medicare on social media and grow your insurance business digitally? How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans As an agent, you want to make sure your clients are getting the most out of their coverage. This means informing them of all the benefits their plans offer. Medicare Isn’t Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market Although many agents and insurers market Medicare toward senior citizens, they aren’t the only people covered by this government program. In fact, more than eight million Medicare recipients are under the age of 65.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

JPMorgan launches its own health business unit. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is confirmed as the head of CMS. And Google partners with Nashville-based HCA Healthcare to develop algorithms using millions of patient records.

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials, Smothered Benedict Wednesdays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Manhattan DA has convened a special grand jury in the Trump probe.On the rest of the menu, the federal government will issue new cybersecurity rules for US pipeline operators following the recent ransomware attack; Mitch McConnell says he wants to focus on attacking President Joe Biden rather than on the “partisan” January 6 commission; and, Obama-era policy adviser Chiquita Brooks-LaSure has been confirmed as the first Black woman to run Medicare and Medicaid.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the far-right Alternative for Germany party picked a couple of hardliners as its top election candidates; and, France blasted the 'pathetic' attempts by hostile foreign actors to discredit the Pfizer vaccine online.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"To those of us who believe that all of life is sacred every crumb of bread and sip of wine is a Eucharist, a remembrance, a call to awareness of holiness right where we are. I want all of the holiness of the Eucharist to spill out beyond church walls, out of the hands of priests and into the regular streets and sidewalks, into the hands of regular, grubby people like you and me, onto our tables, in our kitchens and dining rooms and backyards.” -- Shauna Niequist "Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/5/26/2032177/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Smothered-Benedict-Wednesdays

Monday at 5:30 pm, the Senate will vote to begin the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. We are nearing the Memorial Day recess and a pathway forward on infrastructure remains unclear. And, what can we expect in President Biden's first detailed budget? Rodney Whitlock previews the big three events on the Hill this week.

The Senate is expected to confirm Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as the CMS head this week. What can we expect with her vote? Rodney Whitlock shares his insights. The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on COVID-19 Health Care Flexibilities. "Just because these flexibilities were extended during the pandemic doesn't mean they go on forever. Eventually, the authority ends and Congress must act."

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