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
Pennsylvania, wisconsin. We are glad to have the great lakes represented here today. We thank everyone for tuning in to the livestream. We hope you will share your story. Please go to americaspeaksout. Or trumpcare. This is an ongoing conversation that we want to have, not just today. We know that there are other Critical Issues that have come up, but we feel it is so important that we remain focused on one of the most important issues to all of us as americans and our families. The ability to see a doctor, take our child to the doctor and have a for double medical care when you need it. Last week, republicans passed a bill that is a triple whammy for families. In my state of michigan and across the country. Higher costs, Less Health Care, forto pay for tax cuts millionaires and billionaires. Unless you are a very wealthy person, trumpcare is a bad deal. 24 Million People will lose insurance. Medicaid will be cut by 880 billion to pay for the tax cuts for the very wealthy, leaving mill
Affected by chronic illnesses. Sen. Stabenow good afternoon. We know that we have many more colleagues coming to join us, but we will get started in the interest of time. Sen. Stabenow we know that we have many more colleagues coming to join us, but we will get started in the interest of time. We want to think our wonderful guests and witnesses who have come here today to share their stories. As we look at the panel, it looks like the great lake states. I did not plan this on purpose, but we have indiana, michigan, pennsylvania, wisconsin. We are glad to have the great lakes represented here today. We thank everyone for tuning in to the livestream. We hope you will share your story. Please go to americaspeaksout. Or trumpcare. This is an ongoing conversation that we want to have, not just today. We know that there are other Critical Issues that have come up, but we feel it is so important that we remain focused on one of the most important issues to all of us as americans and our famil
Affected by chronic illnesses. Sen. Stabenow good afternoon. We know that we have many more colleagues coming to join us, but we will get started in the interest of time. Sen. Stabenow we know that we have many more colleagues coming to join us, but we will get started in the interest of time. We want to think our wonderful guests and witnesses who have come here today to share their stories. As we look at the panel, it looks like the great lake states. I did not plan this on purpose, but we have indiana, michigan, pennsylvania, wisconsin. We are glad to have the great lakes represented here today. We thank everyone for tuning in to the livestream. We hope you will share your story. Please go to americaspeaksout. Or trumpcare. This is an ongoing conversation that we want to have, not just today. We know that there are other Critical Issues that have come up, but we feel it is so important that we remain focused on one of the most important issues to all of us as americans and our famil
Please go to americaspeaksout. Or trumpcare. This is an ongoing conversation that we want to have, not just today. We know that there are other Critical Issues that have come up in the last 24 hours but we feel that its so important that we remain focused as well on one of the most important issues to all of us as americans and our families. Which is the ability to see a doctor, to take our child to the doctor and have afford medical care when we need it. Your voices are needed now more than ever. Because last week, republicans passed a bill, as we know, trumpcare that is a triple whammy for families. In my state of michigan and across the country. Higher costs, Less Health Care, all to pay for tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. Unless youre vn Insurance Company executive or a very wealthy person, trumpcare is a very bad deal for you. 24 Million People will lose insurance. Medicaid will be cut by 880 billion to pay for the tax cuts for the very wealthy, leaving millions of sen