Here’s what you need to know.
1. Ms. Tavenner, who is now with America’s Health Insurance Plans, a lobbying group, said Mr. Trump will likely leave Congress to dictate policy change to healthcare organizations.
She expects Clinton will take a more proactive role, and lead policy changes herself saying, “She’s probably got health policy on steroids, and I think we all know what would happen with her going forward.”
Ms. Tavenner favors Ms. Clinton to Mr. Trump.
2. Ms. Tavenner and AHIP are going to lobby for several changes in the coming term. Simplifying requirements that new policies place on the industry is among those.
3. Ms. Tavenner and AHIP favor value-based care, and believe the industry will adapt the easier payment model when switching.
She urged physicians to adapt an alternate payment model as soon as possible.
4. Participating in value based models is essential for the future Ms. Tavenner said.
“I don’t think our country or CMS or our system is physically capable of going back to a fee-for-service program,” she added.
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