Anna Wilde Mathews

Anna Wilde Mathews, a WSJ journalist, dives into the intricate issues plaguing Medicare Advantage, revealing how many seriously ill patients struggle to access vital care. She discusses the shocking financial impact on taxpayers when patients switch to traditional Medicare due to treatment denials. The conversation also touches on ongoing investigations by Congress and the Department of Justice into major insurers like UnitedHealth and Aetna, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to address these concerning practices.

Anna Wilde Mathews, a Journal reporter who covers health insurance, explains the shock of a proposal to hold Medicare rates nearly flat. She outlines how insurers reacted and the potential fallout for plan benefits and market lobbying. The conversation also touches on broader market moves and related policy and industry shifts.