Vital Signs with Jacob Effron and Nikhil Krishnan cover image

Ep 20: Andy Slavitt on Optum’s Evolution and Lessons from Obamacare and COVID

Vital Signs with Jacob Effron and Nikhil Krishnan

00:00

How CMS Saved Healthcare.gov

I think they needed somebody who would treat the problem like it was their own. We hadn't seen one bit of code or any one feel for this. And as a result, millions of people got covered. I learned that you really have to respect the craft of government. There's amazing, brilliant people there. It was just wild and quite an honor. Really it will be one of the highlights of my career without question.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app