Health & Veritas Sara Rosenbaum: Expanding Coverage, One Step at a Time
Jan 15, 2026
Sara Rosenbaum, health law and policy expert and Professor Emerita who shaped Medicaid and children’s coverage. She recounts incremental reforms that expanded access. She warns about work reporting rules and their risks. She discusses how community health centers and provider funding interact with Medicaid.
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AI Enters Healthcare Through Side Doors
- AI is entering healthcare through administrative and support tasks before core diagnosis and treatment.
- This side-door adoption builds trust and will enable broader clinical uses over time.
People Use AI To Navigate Insurance And Access
- Millions use ChatGPT weekly for health questions, often about insurance and navigation rather than symptoms.
- These patterns show AI is solving structural access gaps, especially nights and hospital deserts.
Build Trust With Low-Risk AI First
- Treat current AI administrative uses as a trust-building prerequisite for clinical applications.
- Guide deployment intentionally to extend clinicians and empower patients safely.