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Harvard University

The Supercommittee Collapse and America's Healthcare Future

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Overview

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Explore the implications of the Congressional "supercommittee" failure on America's healthcare future in this thought-provoking Forum event. Delve into the potential automatic spending cuts affecting programs like Medicare, and examine the budgetary policy changes that may unfold leading up to the next Presidential election. Gain insights from experts as they discuss crucial topics such as Paul Ryan's Medicare proposal, policy issues, Congressional actions, physician payment methods, healthcare costs, and the Affordable Care Act. Analyze the impact of these changes on the ground and consider the future of America's healthcare system. This collaborative presentation with Reuters offers a comprehensive look at the complex interplay between federal budget negotiations and the nation's healthcare landscape.

Syllabus

Introduction
Remarks
Reduction in Spending
Impact on the Ground
Paul Ryan vs Medicare
Paul Ryans Proposal
Policy Issues
What would Congress do
How to pay physicians
Amy Goldstein
Healthcare Costs
Openended entitlement
Medicare Changes
Affordable Care Act
Social Contract
New Republicans
The Future
Audience Question

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