Hillary’s Health Care Short List.
LifeZette:
Sneak preview of those who just might have something to do with your medical care next year.
With the election just weeks away, Hillary Clinton seems certain she’s got the job wrapped up — and her health care team may be already taking shape.
A group of politicians and health officials apparently being considered for her team was cited in an article from Modern Healthcare this week. Democratic political insiders told the publication her top health policy positions may be offered to a diverse group of people — individuals who represent a variety of racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
It appears unlikely, the article states, that current Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell would continue in her role. The list of likely contenders, then, for HHS secretary, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator, and other prominent posts includes former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, political activist Neera Tanden, Dr. Atul Gawande, and Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.
This short list, along with other names allegedly being considered, isn’t one conservatives or a number of health care providers find reassuring — especially when it comes to the Affordable Care Act.
“These aren’t people who are change makers. These are people who have all held important positions and are experienced, but they don’t have any innovative ideas on how to meet the challenges ahead,” said Dr. Ramin Oskoui, a cardiologist in the Washington, D.C., area, and a regular contributor to LifeZette.
“Hillary is calling for a rapid expansion of the ACA. The cost is compounded by expanding the coverage and presumably the tax subsidies to illegal immigrants,” said Oskoui.
The ‘Affordable Care’ Act is so great, that our politicians have exempted themselves and their staff from having to comply with it.