The MeidasTouch Podcast
Meidas Health, Episode 5: One of the Nation's Biggest Future Healthcare Leaders Speaks!
May 5, 2025
In this conversation, Dr. Meena Seshamani, Maryland’s Secretary of Health and an Oxford-trained economist, shares her expertise in transforming American healthcare. She discusses how Medicare's drug price negotiations are making medications more affordable and highlights Maryland's innovative solutions in behavioral health. Furthermore, she addresses the challenges of misinformation in health communication and the need for collaboration between state and federal entities to improve community health outcomes.
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Quick takeaways
- Dr. Meena Seshamani highlights how the Inflation Reduction Act empowers Medicare to negotiate drug prices, potentially saving billions for beneficiaries.
- Maryland's innovative approach to integrated healthcare focuses on improving behavioral health through mobile crisis units and cross-sector partnerships.
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Introduction to Dr. Mina Seishamani and Her Role
Dr. Mina Seishamani, Maryland's Secretary of Health, shares her professional background, which combines experience as an otolaryngologist and expertise in healthcare economics. Her career path has allowed her to work on the ground providing patient care and to influence health policy at higher levels, including her prior work with the Medicare program. She emphasizes her commitment to improving the health of all Marylanders and outlines her extensive experience, which includes leading innovations in drug pricing negotiations. This blend of clinical experience and policy leadership positions her to enact meaningful changes in the Maryland healthcare landscape.
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