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Dr. Troyen Brennan Discusses His Just-Published Book, "The Transformation of American Health Insurance, On the Path to Medicare for All"

Oct 6, 2024
Dr. Troyen Brennan, a Professor at Harvard Chan School of Public Health and author of a compelling new book, critiques the current U.S. healthcare system. He argues that growing federal involvement through Medicare and ACA has made employer-sponsored plans less relevant and more costly. Brennan advocates for a shift towards a single-payer system, specifically proposing a Medicare Advantage for All approach. He covers the impact of the Affordable Care Act and the need for legislative changes to ensure better healthcare access and efficiency.
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