Podcast 174: Advancing Health Care Policies to Meet People’s Needs w/ Natalie Davis

Episode Summary

It’s no secret that the health care for millions of Americans isn’t working, with many in dire need of immediate action.The demand for bipartisan solutions, new policies, and technological advancements for the health care system has never been greater.Our guest, Natalie Davis, co-founder and CEO of United States of Care, joins us to share her thoughts on the current state of health care, AI’s growing role in it, and how she’s advocating for policy changes that could shape the future of health.

Episode Notes

It’s no secret that the health care for millions of Americans isn’t working, with many in dire need of immediate action.

The demand for bipartisan solutions, new policies, and technological advancements for the health care system has never been greater.

Our guest, Natalie Davis, co-founder and CEO of United States of Care, joins us to share her thoughts on the current state of health care, AI’s growing role in it, and how she’s advocating for policy changes that could shape the future of health.

TOPICS

(0:16) Intro

(1:07) How Natalie Davis Got Started in Health Care

(3:25) The Origins of United States of Care

(8:00) Where Can We Find Common Ground in Health Care?

(14:34) Where Do Policymakers Stand on Medicare for All?

(19:00) Are People Paying Attention to Health Care in This Election?

(21:08) Is United States of Care an Advocacy Organization?

(21:54) United States of Care's Biggest Policy Wins

(23:17) How AI Relates to Health Care Advocacy

(25:25) How Do Patients Feel About AI?

(30:57) The Current State of Value-Based Care

(39:38) The Complicated Nature of Universal Health Care

🎙 ABOUT HEALTH CARE ROUNDS

Health Care Rounds is a weekly podcast developed for health care leaders who are at the forefront of health care delivery and payment reform. Join Darwin Research Group founder and CEO John Marchica as he discusses the latest advancements in health care business news and policy developments.  

🎙ABOUT NATALIE DAVIS

Natalie Davis has spent nearly two decades shaping American healthcare policy, working to ensure that all people have access to affordable, quality care. In 2018, she co-founded United States of Care with Andy Slavitt, focusing on a person-centered approach to healthcare solutions and forging partnerships with organizations, advocacy groups, and communities to drive systemic change.

Her prior roles include serving as Senior Advisor at CMS, where she supported a major healthcare expansion, and as Director at the Bipartisan Policy Center, launching reform initiatives to develop innovative, politically viable healthcare solutions.

🎙ABOUT UNITED STATES OF CARE

United States of Care is a non-profit organization focused on building a healthcare system that serves everyone. Their mission is to ensure people have access to affordable, quality care that meets their needs regardless of their background or circumstances. Working with leaders, communities, and individuals across the country, they focus on developing innovative, non-partisan solutions to healthcare challenges, emphasizing policy, patient experience, and health equity.

🎙 ABOUT JOHN MARCHICA, HOST OF HEALTH CARE ROUNDS:

John Marchica is a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group, a strategic consulting and market intelligence firm focused on hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and the evolving health care ecosystem. John has a degree in economics from Knox College, an MBA and M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and completed his Ph.D. coursework at The Dartmouth Institute. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is pursuing certification as a Fellow.

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