Introducing each panelist in the then go on. So i will start with one of the nations most highly regarded economist. What distinguishes this model the brilliant on the theory and research of more than any other economist he understands how markets work. But he also said sits on the benefits committee where he learns firsthand why were not the least efficient. Is that fair to say . [laughter] he also serves on the panel of Health Advisers with the board of directors and vice chair of mudpack we have the good fortune to have him serve on the foundation and vice three board one of the pioneers of value based insurance design to evaluate medicare and private sector organizations please join me to welcome him to the panel. [applause] i am thrilled to be here they have done an incredible job it is great to see all of you here so i will talk broadly about benefit design because bob is going to talk about the budget i am not sure bob would have this but what did they have in common . If they e
Playing hockey. He is not able to join us. Mike will cover some of the points he was going to make. Why theres a call to action to increase value in our Health Care System. Ill start first by introducing each panelist and sit down, and then go on. So ill start with mike, who is one of the nations most highly regarded economists. Really what distinguishes mike, not only is he broil yant on the theory and research. Probably more than any other economist, he understands how markets work. And he leads much of the Health Care Policy work coming out of harvard medical school, he also sits on harvards benefits committee, where he learns firsthand why markets are not always efficient. Is that fair to say . He also serves on cbos panel of health advisers. A member of the Massachusetts Health connecter board of directors and vice chair of medpac. We have the fortune of having him serve on our advisory board. Hes one of the pioneers of value based insurance design. And the go to researcher for me
Administration, cash sunscene, talked about his new book. Representatives from twitter, facebook and google testified before congress tuesday. As to russias influence on the 2016 elections. On wednesday, two hearings, live on cspan3, 9 30 achl eastern the Senate Intelligence committee. At 2 p. M. , hear testimony from sean edgette of twitter and kent and walker, general counsel for google. Watch them live, online or listen live on the free cspan radio app. A panel of healthcare policy officials shared their views on lowering costs while trying to maintain quality. Topics included changes in payment models and transitioning from a fee for service to a valuebased reimbursement system. This was hosted foundation. Good afternoon. So wed like to go ahead and get started. Im nancy chalkly. Im delighted to welcome you here today. We have an incredible panel of business and policy leaders. They come at the problems from different perspective. But one unifying theme between all of them is their
Committee. At 2 p. M. , hear testimony from sean edgette of twitter and kent andwalker, general counsel for google. Watch them live, online or listen live on the free cspan radio app. A panel of healthcare policy officials shared their views on lowering costs while trying to maintain quality. Topics included changes in payment models and transitioning from a fee for service to a valuebased reimbursement system. This was hosted foundation. Good afternoon. So wed like to go ahead and get started. Im nancy chalkly. Im delighted to welcome you here today. We have an incredible panel of business and policy leaders. They come at the problems from different perspective. But one unifying theme between all of them is their concern for what rising healthcare costs do to americans. And the need to increase value in our Healthcare System. So each of them will present their own ideas of how to increase value or how they are increasing value in the Healthcare System. A nonprofit nonpartisan organiza
May all members with your grace rise to the importance of this great challenge with integrity and professional excellence. May all their efforts in the days and weeks to come be for the benefit of all americans and inspire all to proclaim your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition . Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The speaker the question is on greeg to the speakers approval of the journal. Is on agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The journal stands approved. Mr. Hultgren mr. Speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is