DC Roundtable: Margaret "Meg" Murray and CeCi Connolly Discuss Medicaid Challenges, ACA Success and Partisan Divides
Episode 130, Mar 19, 06:40 PM
In this first part of a two-part podcast episode, Managed Healthcare Executive's Managing Editor Peter Wehrwein kicks off our new podcast series "DC Roundtable," with guests Margaret "Meg" Murray, CEO of the Association of Community Affiliated Plans, and member of MHE's Editorial Advisory Board, and CeCi Connolly, president and CEO of the Alliance of Community Health Plans, for a discussion on healthcare policy issues. The trio addressed the impact of Medicaid redetermination, emphasizing ongoing challenges and the need for policy flexibility. While recognizing the ACA's success in expanding access, they highlighted affordability concerns and partisan divides. The conversation also highlighted efforts to advocate for solutions prioritizing access, affordability and quality care.