Affordable Care Act
The healthcare reform law passed under President Obama, which Sanders acknowledges as a step but believes is insufficient compared to Medicare for All.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Affordable Care Act
Efforts & Challenges in Promoting Public Health | Dr. Vivek Murthy
Andrew Huberman
Passed in 2010, this act pushed forward value-based payment models in healthcare.
#133 - Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H: Hallmarks of successful cancer policy
Peter Attia MD
Legislation that included a provision capping the amount of profit insurance companies could make off revenue (medical loss ratio), creating unique incentives for insurers.
#68–Marty Makary, MD: US healthcare system—why it’s broken, how to fix it, & how to protect yourself
Peter Attia MD
Legislation that included the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR), requiring insurance companies to spend 80% of premiums on claims payouts, unintentionally incentivizing higher overall payouts to maximize profit.
Bernie Sanders Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #450
Lex Fridman
The healthcare reform law passed under President Obama, which Sanders acknowledges as a step but believes is insufficient compared to Medicare for All.
Mark Cuban: Love/Hate Relationship with Trump, Why He's Backing Kamala Harris
All-In Podcast
Healthcare legislation that the Trump administration sought to replace, prompting Mark Cuban's engagement in healthcare policy.
Kevin Hale - How to Evaluate Startup Ideas
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of how changes in law and regulation can create problems that need solving, leading to the rise of healthcare startups.